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Willy

Willy: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwΙͺli/

Meaning and origin of Willy

  • A diminutive of the male given name William

Etymology

From Will + -y.

How popular is Willy?

27U.S. babies in 2025
#980peak rank (1896)
4,053babies since 1880

Since 1880, 116 girls and 3,937 boys in the U.S. have been named Willy (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3176 in 1913. Its highest rank for boys was #980 in 1896. In 2025, 27 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Willy FAQ

What does the name Willy mean?

A diminutive of the male given name William From Will + -y.

How popular is the name Willy?

Since 1880, 116 girls and 3,937 boys in the U.S. have been named Willy (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3176 in 1913. Its highest rank for boys was #980 in 1896. In 2025, 27 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Willy a boy or girl name?

Willy is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 116 girls and 3,937 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.