Total births
11
Boys' name · since 1981
Willington
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 11 babies named Willington, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 11
- total births
- 1981–1985
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Willington is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 11 have been recorded since 1981.
Social Security Administration records show Willington recorded 11 times among boys since 1981, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 1985.
- 11 total births
- 1981–1985 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
11 boys have been named Willington since 1981, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1985.
- 11
- total births
- 1981–1985
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Willington was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
6 babies were named Willington in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Willington's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Willington's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Willington at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Willington popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–1985
- Peak year (1985)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Willington by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Willington's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Willington births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 11 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Willington? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 11 babies named Willington. The most recent recorded year was 1985. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 6 births.
When was Willington most popular? ▼
Willington was most popular in the 1980s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
How long has the name Willington been used? ▼
Willington has been recorded in Social Security data since 1981, spanning 5 years of data through 1985.
What names are similar to Willington? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include William, Willie, Willard, Wilbur, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Willington
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Willington
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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, 1981–1985 (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. "Willington: Baby Name Since 1981 - 11 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/willington. 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 Willington 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.