Willie
WILL-ee
Diminutive of Wilhelmina or Willa, feminine forms of William, German
"resolute protection"
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Updated Tue Feb 03 2026
The name Willie is currently ranked #1000 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #54 in 1909. It is currently rising in popularity. Willie is occasionally used for boys in 2024.
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- Famous People Named Willie
- The name Willie in Pop Culture
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# 1000 in the US
Willie Rank in US Top 1000
Famous People Named Willie
- Willie Mae "Big Mama" ThorntonAmerican R&B singer
- Willie Mae Ford SmithAmerican gospel singer
- Willie Mae ReidAmerican politician in Chicago
The name Willie in Pop Culture
- Wilhelmina "Willie" Scotta main character from movie "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"
- Elizabeth "Willie" Williamscharacter from movie "Leviathan"
The name Willie in Nameberry Blog Posts
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