Total births
1,237
Girls' name · since 1914
Willodean
Willodean has 1,237 recorded births since 1914 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1928 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,237
- total births
- 1914–1958
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Willodean sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,237 recorded since 1914.
Social Security Administration records show Willodean recorded 1,237 times among girls since 1914, 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 1914 to 1958.
- 1,237 total births
- 1914–1958 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,237 girls have been named Willodean since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1958.
- 1,237
- total births
- 1914–1958
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Willodean was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
76 babies were named Willodean in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Willodean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Willodean's SSA record in two at 1935 and the more recent half accounts for 32% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 68%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1955, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1928 peak of 76, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Willodean at a glance
Last recorded 1958Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Willodean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1958
- Peak year (1928)
- 76
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Willodean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Willodean's strongest decade.
481 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Willodean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 84
1910s
84 births
- 1920s
1920s
481 births
- 1930s
1930s
444 births
- 1940s 173
1940s
173 births
- 1950s 55
1950s
55 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 481 births (39% of all-time use).
How Willodean compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Willodean's total volume
Willodean vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Willodean by state
Where Willodean concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 596 | 48.2% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 76 | 6.1% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 47 | 3.8% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 42 | 3.4% |
| #5 | Kentucky | | 16 | 1.3% |
Alabama share of Willodean's total US births 48.2%
Even split
596 of 1,237 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Willodean? ▼
Willodean has been given to 1,237 babies in the U.S. since 1914, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1958. 76 babies were born in 1928, its single highest year.
When was Willodean most popular? ▼
Willodean was most popular in the 1920s decade with 481 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Willodean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Willodean are Alabama (596 births), Tennessee (76 births), Arkansas (47 births).
How long has the name Willodean been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Willodean since 1914 -- 45 years through the most recent 1958 data.
What names are similar to Willodean? ▼
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 Willodean's data
- Willodean's decade-level peak was the 1920s (481 total births); usage has since declined to 55 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Willodeans (596 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Willodean
Nearby Names Like Willodean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Willodean
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 Willodean side by side: Willodean vs Willie Willodean vs Wilma Willodean vs Willow
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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, 1914–1958 (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. "Willodean: Baby Name Since 1914 - 1,237 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/willodean. 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 Willodean 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.