A century ago, Willis was almost as popular as William, but its uptight attitude and the late-'70s catch phrase "Whatchu talkin' 'bout, Willis?" have led to its early retirement.
Variations
Willace,
Willus,
Williston,
Willece,
Williss,
Willes
Nicknames
Wills,
Will,
Willie
Popularity rankings from the Social Security Administration
About name popularity rankings
You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.
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