Willy

Willy is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 24 boys in the United States.

Willy at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Willy

Willy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Willy first appears in Social Security records in 1884. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #980 in 1896, and in 2024 24 babies received the name — 3,910 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Willy in US records

First recorded (US)
1884
Best US rank
#980 in 1896
Peak year
1993
Babies named Willy in 2024
24
Total since 1880
3,910

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Willy mean?

The meaning of Willy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Willy a boy or girl name?

Willy is a boy name. In 2024, 24 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Willy?

Willy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Willy?

Willy first appears in US records in 1884. Its best-ever ranking was #980 in 1896, and 24 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].