Holding steady.
Popularity of Willett since 1913
Babies named Willett per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 45 |
| 1920s | 29 | 40 |
| 1930s | 0 | 17 |
| 1940s | 0 | 15 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Willett is a rare given name that has never broken into the mainstream. First recorded in 1913, it peaked that same year, then fell into obscurity. It has remained stable in its rarity, never appearing in national rankings. The name's top states list is empty, indicating no geographic concentration. As a derivative of William, Willett carries an old-fashioned charm but remains an unconventional choice. Its trajectory is stable, with no signs of revival.
Willett is an English surname and given name, derived as a diminutive of Will, itself a short form of William. William comes from the Old Norman name Williame, composed of the Germanic elements wil (desire) and helm (helmet). As a given name, Willett emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in the United States. It has never been common but has seen sporadic use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Will, Willy
Sibling names for Willett
Names that share Willett's style, for a brother or sister.
