Total births
103
Boys' name · since 1915
Willys
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 103 babies named Willys, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 103
- total births
- 1915–1934
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
103 boys have been named Willys since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Willys has been recorded 103 times among boys since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1934.
- 103 total births
- 1915–1934 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
103 boys have been named Willys since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1934.
- 103
- total births
- 1915–1934
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Willys was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
14 babies were named Willys in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Willys's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Willys's SSA record in two at 1924 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1921, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1924 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Willys at a glance
Last recorded 1934Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Willys popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1934
- Peak year (1924)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Willys by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Willys's strongest decade.
63 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Willys births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
34 births
- 1920s
1920s
63 births
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 63 births (61% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Willys? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 103 babies named Willys. The most recent recorded year was 1934. Its busiest year on record was 1924, with 14 births.
When was Willys most popular? ▼
Willys was most popular in the 1920s decade with 63 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
How long has the name Willys been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Willys since 1915 -- 20 years through the most recent 1934 data.
What names are similar to Willys? ▼
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.
What to do with Willys's data
- Willys's decade-level peak was the 1920s (63 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Willys
Nearby Names Like Willys
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Willys
William Boy
#10 4,199,696 births
Willie Boy
#1364 450,188 births
Willard Boy
#2958 77,658 births
Wilbur Boy
#2959 56,906 births
Willis Boy
#2638 52,336 births
Compare Willys side by side: Willys vs William Willys vs Willie Willys vs Willard
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1915–1934 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Willys: Baby Name Since 1915 - 103 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/willys. 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 Willys 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.