Total births
449
Girls' name · since 1915
Willine
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 449 babies named Willine, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 449
- total births
- 1915–1958
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Willine is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 449 have been recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Willine recorded 449 times among girls since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1958.
- 449 total births
- 1915–1958 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
449 girls have been named Willine since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1958.
- 449
- total births
- 1915–1958
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Willine was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
20 babies were named Willine in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Willine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Willine's SSA record in two at 1935 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1946, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1927 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Willine at a glance
Last recorded 1958Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Willine popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1958
- Peak year (1927)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Willine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Willine's strongest decade.
142 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Willine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 47
1910s
47 births
- 1920s
1920s
142 births
- 1930s
1930s
126 births
- 1940s
1940s
100 births
- 1950s 34
1950s
34 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 142 births (32% of all-time use).
Willine by state
Where Willine concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arkansas | | 15 | 3.3% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 13 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.1% |
Arkansas share of Willine's total US births 3.3%
Even split
15 of 449 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Willine? ▼
449 babies have been named Willine since 1915. It was last recorded in 1958. The peak year was 1927 with 20 births.
When was Willine most popular? ▼
Willine was most popular in the 1920s decade with 142 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Willine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Willine are Arkansas (15 births), Georgia (13 births), Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Willine been used? ▼
Willine has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 44 years of data through 1958.
What names are similar to Willine? ▼
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 Willine's data
- Willine's decade-level peak was the 1920s (142 total births); usage has since declined to 34 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Arkansas records the most Willines (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Arkansas names
- 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 Willine
Nearby Names Like Willine
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Willine
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 Willine side by side: Willine vs Willie Willine vs Wilma Willine vs Willow
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1915–1958 (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. "Willine: Baby Name Since 1915 - 449 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/willine. 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 Willine 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 July 2026.