Boys name · Illinois
Willie in Illinois
In SSA data for Illinois, 9,687 babies are named Willie across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1018 most popular boys name, with 8 born.
Popularity over time
Willie in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 13 | #116 |
| 1926 | 57 | #143 |
| 1943 | 89 | #117 |
| 1959 | 212 | #101 |
| 1976 | 144 | #95 |
| 1992 | 84 | #188 |
| 2009 | 18 | #601 |
| 2025 | 8 | #1018 |
Willie had its most births in Illinois in 1956, when 240 babies were given the name. Willie's highest rank in Illinois was #79, set in 1956.
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #79 in 1956 to #1479 in 2021, starting at #116 in 1910 and ending at #1018 in 2025.
Nationally, Willie's strongest state was Georgia, where it hit #2 in 1910. See Willie in every state →
How popular is Willie in Illinois?
In SSA data for Illinois, 9,687 babies are named Willie across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1018 most popular boys name, with 8 born.
How many babies are named Willie in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 8 births of babies named Willie in 2025.
What is the rank of Willie in Illinois?
Willie ranked #1018 among boys names in Illinois in 2025.
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.