Total births
127
Girls' name · since 1937
Williette
Williette has 127 recorded births since 1937 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1957 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 127
- total births
- 1937–1969
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
127 girls have been named Williette since 1937, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Williette recorded 127 times among girls since 1937, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1937 to 1969.
- 127 total births
- 1937–1969 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
127 girls have been named Williette since 1937, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1969.
- 127
- total births
- 1937–1969
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Williette was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
14 babies were named Williette in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Williette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Williette's SSA record in two at 1955 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1937, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1957 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Williette at a glance
Last recorded 1969Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1937
Williette popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1937–1969
- Peak year (1957)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Williette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Williette's strongest decade.
59 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Williette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 10
1930s
10 births
- 1940s 16
1940s
16 births
- 1950s
1950s
59 births
- 1960s
1960s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 59 births (46% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Williette? ▼
Since 1937, Social Security records show 127 babies named Williette. The most recent recorded year was 1969. Its busiest year on record was 1957, with 14 births.
When was Williette most popular? ▼
Williette was most popular in the 1950s decade with 59 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
How long has the name Williette been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Williette since 1937 -- 33 years through the most recent 1969 data.
What names are similar to Williette? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Willie, Wilma, Willow, Willa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Williette's data
- Williette's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (59 total births) through the 1960s (42) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Williette
Nearby Names Like Williette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Williette
Willie Girl
#13478 146,197 births
Wilma Girl
#3967 140,101 births
Willow Girl
#41 65,095 births
Willa Girl
#423 32,824 births
William Girl
#10275 16,029 births
Compare Williette side by side: Williette vs Willie Williette vs Wilma Williette vs Willow
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1937–1969 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Williette: Baby Name Since 1937 - 127 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/williette. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Williette draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.