Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Willa.
National Rank (2025)
#422
All-Time Peak Rank
#274 (1932)
Total U.S. Births
32,824
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Willa Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Willa
According to SSA data, Willa achieved its highest historical rank of #274 in 1932. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2019 with 889 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 9.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Willa scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+9.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record889Births in 2019
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:239
1890s:527
1900s:890
1910s:2,669
1920s:4,792
1930s:4,441
1940s:3,415
1950s:2,118
1960s:956
1970s:333
1980s:283
1990s:404
2000s:1,344
2010s:5,652
2020s:4,761
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesWi-lla
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with W, a letter used by only 1.1% of SSA names.
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