Total births
11
Boys' name · since 1925
Wyllis
Since 1925, U.S. Social Security records show 11 babies named Wyllis, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 11
- total births
- 1925–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
11 boys have been named Wyllis since 1925, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Wyllis has 11 recorded births among boys since 1925, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1925 to 1931.
- 11 total births
- 1925–1931 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
11 boys have been named Wyllis since 1925, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1931.
- 11
- total births
- 1925–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Wyllis was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
6 babies were named Wyllis in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Wyllis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Wyllis's SSA record in two at 1931 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1931, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1925 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Wyllis at a glance
Last recorded 1931Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1925
Wyllis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1925–1931
- Peak year (1925)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 7 years of records
Wyllis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Wyllis's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Wyllis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
6 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 6 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wyllis? ▼
Since 1925, Social Security records show 11 babies named Wyllis. The most recent recorded year was 1931. Its busiest year on record was 1925, with 6 births.
When was Wyllis most popular? ▼
Wyllis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
How long has the name Wyllis been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Wyllis since 1925 -- 7 years through the most recent 1931 data.
What names are similar to Wyllis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wylie, Wylder, Wylee, Wylan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Wyllis's data
- Wyllis's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 1930s (5) -- 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 Wyllis
Nearby Names Like Wyllis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wyllis
Wylie Boy
#1224 6,073 births
Wylder Boy
#679 2,513 births
Wylee Boy
#3826 463 births
Wylan Boy
#7041 320 births
Wyland Boy
#10333 316 births
Compare Wyllis side by side: Wyllis vs Wylie Wyllis vs Wylder Wyllis vs Wylee
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, 1925–1931 (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. "Wyllis: Baby Name Since 1925 - 11 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wyllis. 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 Wyllis 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.