Holding steady.
Popularity of Williette since 1937
Babies named Williette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 59 |
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Williette is a rare and delicate name, a diminutive of William with the feminine suffix -ette. It first appeared in US records in 1937, but its peak usage came in 1957, during the height of mid-century naming trends. Despite this spike, it has never broken into the top 1,000 and remains a true rarity. The trajectory has been stable, meaning it has seen sporadic but consistent use across decades without a sharp decline. Because its one-in-N figure is not available due to low frequency, and top states are not recorded, Williette is best described as a name with a quiet presence, chosen by a small number of families who appreciate its vintage charm and connection to the classic William.
Williette is a rare diminutive form of William, derived from the Old French 'Williame' and ultimately from the Germanic 'Wilhelm', composed of 'wil' (will, desire) and 'helm' (helmet, protection). It follows the pattern of creating feminine names with the '-ette' suffix, popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The name saw modest use in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Willie, Lettie
Sibling names for Williette
Names that share Williette's style, for a brother or sister.
