Willson
Every Willson since 1914 — 368 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Willson
Willson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,658 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 368 American babies have been named Willson. Its peak came in 2014, when 14 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Willson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Willson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,658 |
| 2024 | 5 | #14,168 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,256 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,557 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,272 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,749 |
| 2018 | 10 | #8,124 |
| 2017 | 6 | #12,173 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,704 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,709 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,292 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,745 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,527 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,726 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,649 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,922 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,987 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,881 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,613 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11,415 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,898 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,799 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,418 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #10,305 |
| 1995 | 5 | #10,283 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,803 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Willson in 2025?
Willson ranked #9,658 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Willson?
368 babies have been named Willson in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Willson most popular?
Willson peaked in 2014, when 14 newborns received the name.
Is Willson a boy or girl name?
Willson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Willson rising or falling?
Willson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.