Willson
Meaningson of William · English
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,457 in 1914
8 babies were named Willson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,930 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Willson, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Willson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWillson first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1914, when it ranked #2,457. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendWillson has slipped 2,930 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Willson means “son of William”.
About the name Willson
Willson is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of William”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Willson for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 47 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1914, when it ranked #2,457 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.7 | 174,927 boys |
| 1920s | 1.9 | 526,316 boys |
| 1930s | 0.9 | 1,086,957 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 3,225,806 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1980s | 1.1 | 917,431 boys |
| 1990s | 3.1 | 319,489 boys |
| 2000s | 3.4 | 294,985 boys |
| 2010s | 5.3 | 187,617 boys |
| 2020s | 4.6 | 216,606 boys |
Other spellings of Willson
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Willson
What does the name Willson mean?
Willson means “son of William” in English.
What is the origin of the name Willson?
Willson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Willson a boy or girl name?
Willson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Willson?
Willson ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1914 (#2,457).