Will my child share the name Willis with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Willis per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Willis in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Willis becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Willis is declining: down 1,315 places since 2020, to #4,275 in 2025. It peaked at #1,152 in 2012.

Is Willis a good choice for a distinctive name?

Willis is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Willis a popular baby name in the United States?

Willis does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Willis is a distinctive choice, ranked #4275 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Willis in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Willis

Willis has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 242 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #1152 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Willis is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Willis in their class.