Boys name · California
Willie in California
Willie was the 1294th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 15 babies named Willie that year. Since 1912, California families have named 7,465 babies Willie.
Popularity over time
Willie in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 10 | 144th |
| 1928 | 17 | 265th |
| 1944 | 52 | 201st |
| 1960 | 162 | 185th |
| 1977 | 107 | 234th |
| 1993 | 81 | 395th |
| 2009 | 29 | 826th |
| 2025 | 15 | 1294th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 144th in 1912 to 1294th in 2025.
The most babies named Willie in California in a single year was 169, in 1962. Its best showing was 142nd among boys names in 1948.
Across the country, Willie reached its best rank of 2nd in Georgia (1910). See Willie in every state →
How popular is Willie in California?
Willie was the 1294th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 15 babies named Willie that year. Since 1912, California families have named 7,465 babies Willie.
How many babies are named Willie in California?
In 2025, 15 babies were named Willie in California. The most babies named Willie in California in a single year was 169, in 1962.
What is the rank of Willie in California?
Willie ranked 1294th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 142nd among boys names in 1948.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.