Willy
2 countries#1691 in France, 2022Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Willy was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
18,647 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #1691 · peaked in 1973 with 804 births
Most common in: La Réunion, Nord, Guadeloupe, Paris, Bas-Rhin
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
4,053 births recorded 1884–2025 · currently #3949 · peaked in 1993 with 69 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Florida, Alabama
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Willy’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #557 | — |
| 2004 | #550 | ↑7 |
| 2005 | #576 | ↓26 |
| 2006 | #533 | ↑43 |
| 2007 | #651 | ↓118 |
| 2008 | #716 | ↓65 |
| 2009 | #867 | ↓151 |
| 2010 | #981 | ↓114 |
| 2011 | #986 | ↓5 |
| 2012 | #1097 | ↓111 |
| 2013 | #1248 | ↓151 |
| 2014 | #1245 | ↑3 |
| 2015 | #1478 | ↓233 |
| 2016 | #1198 | ↑280 |
| 2017 | #1478 | ↓280 |
| 2018 | #1432 | ↑46 |
| 2019 | #1130 | ↑302 |
| 2020 | #1457 | ↓327 |
| 2021 | #1888 | ↓431 |
| 2022 | #1691 | ↑197 |
Frequently asked questions about Willy
Is Willy a popular name?
Yes — Willy currently ranks #1691 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Willy more common for boys or girls?
Willy is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Willy most popular?
Willy peaked in 1973 in France, with 804 recorded births that year.
Is Willy rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Willy’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #303 in 1900 to #1691 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Willy?
At least 22,700 babies have been recorded with the name Willy across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Willy popular in more than one country?
Yes — Willy appears in official birth records in 2 countries: France, United States.
What names are similar in popularity to Willy?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Willy include Wilber, Wilbur, Xane, Yannis.
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Ranked directly next to Willy in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.