How old is someone named Willa?
The average Willa is 31 years old.
Half of all living Willas are between 6 and 67. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Willas are much younger than 31.
When was Willa popular?
Willa is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2019.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 890 | 0 |
| 1910s | 2,669 | 0 |
| 1920s | 4,799 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 4,458 | 910 |
| 1940s | 3,415 | 1,900 |
| 1950s | 2,118 | 1,600 |
| 1960s | 956 | 830 |
| 1970s | 333 | 310 |
| 1980s | 283 | 270 |
| 1990s | 404 | 390 |
| 2000s | 1,344 | 1,300 |
| 2010s | 5,652 | 5,600 |
| 2020s | 4,761 | 4,700 |
How many Willas are still alive?
About 18,000 Willas are alive in the US today. That's 55% of the roughly 33,000 babies named Willa since 1880.
Roughly half of all Willas ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Willa?
About half of living Willas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Willa an old name?
Somewhat. Willa is older than 53 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Willa will be 25 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Willas make up more of the total.
Is Willa a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Willas are women.
Names the same age as Willa
NAME TWIN
Willa's name twin is Charlotte. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Charlotte's age curve is the closest match to Willa's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Willa
How old is the average Willa?
The average Willa in the US is 31 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Willa?
About 18,000 Willas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 33,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Willa most popular?
In 2019, when about 890 baby girls were named Willa.
Is Willa a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 52% of living Willas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this