Holding steady.
Popularity of Wille since 1907
Babies named Wille per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1929, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Wille's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 12 |
| 1910s | 23 | 50 |
| 1920s | 18 | 86 |
| 1930s | 0 | 35 |
| 1940s | 0 | 75 |
| 1950s | 0 | 56 |
| 1960s | 0 | 42 |
| 1970s | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Wille is a rare Germanic diminutive of William, generally used for boys. It was first recorded in the United States in 1907, but has never appeared in the top 1000 names. Its peak year remains its first recorded year, 1907, illustrating its consistent rarity over the decades. The name is more commonly encountered in the Netherlands and Scandinavia, where it functions as a standalone given name. Wille's trajectory has been stable, never experiencing a surge in popularity, and it has no recorded top states of use. As a short form, it offers a straightforward alternative to longer William variants.
Wille is a short form or diminutive of William, which comes from the Germanic name Wilhelm, composed of 'wil' (will, desire) and 'helm' (helmet, protection). It has been used independently in Dutch, German, and Scandinavian countries as a given name, though it remains relatively uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wil
Sibling names for Wille
Names that share Wille's style, for a brother or sister.
