Willie
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Resolute protector, determined guardian
Origin: Germanic/English
Popularity: Ranked #1322 in 2025 with 147 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Willa. Shares the meaning 'Resolute protector, determined guardian.'
Similar names: wil, wiley, will, willa, willy, widley, wild, willoh
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Willie? About 1 in 21,337 babies born in 2025 were named Willie, or roughly 0.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Willie
What does the name Willie mean?
Willie means “Resolute protector, determined guardian” from Germanic/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Willie?
Willie has Germanic/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Resolute protector, determined guardian”.
How popular is Willie?
Willie ranked #1315 in 2025 — given to 147 babies that year.
When was Willie most popular?
Willie peaked in 1947 with 7,995 babies registered that year.
Is Willie a boy or girl name?
Willie is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 75% of Willies are boys and 25% are girls.
Is the name Willie rising or falling in popularity?
Willie has fallen 324 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #991 in 2020 to #1315 in 2025.
How long has Willie been recorded?
Willie appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.