Boys name · Illinois
Willie in Illinois
Willie was the 1018th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 8 babies named Willie that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 9,687 babies Willie.
Popularity over time
Willie in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 13 | 116th |
| 1926 | 57 | 143rd |
| 1943 | 89 | 117th |
| 1959 | 212 | 101st |
| 1976 | 144 | 95th |
| 1992 | 84 | 188th |
| 2009 | 18 | 601st |
| 2025 | 8 | 1018th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 116th in 1910 to 1018th in 2025.
The most babies named Willie in Illinois in a single year was 240, in 1956. Its best showing was 79th among boys names in 1956.
Across the country, Willie reached its best rank of 2nd in Georgia (1910). See Willie in every state →
How popular is Willie in Illinois?
Willie was the 1018th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 8 babies named Willie that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 9,687 babies Willie.
How many babies are named Willie in Illinois?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Willie in Illinois. The most babies named Willie in Illinois in a single year was 240, in 1956.
What is the rank of Willie in Illinois?
Willie ranked 1018th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 79th among boys names in 1956.
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.