Willidean
A combination of the names William and Dean.
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Willidean. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Willidean today is around 104 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Willidean births was 1926 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Willidean. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Willidean is about 104 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Willideans were born before 1932.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Willidean. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1926
7 babies that year
Average age
104
years old
1938 SSA rank
#4,333
Tracked since 1925
Popularity
Willidean: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Willidean from the 1920s through to the 1930s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 16 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Willidean by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Willidean during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Willidean
The given name Willidean is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich cultural tapestry woven across continents and centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes that inhabited the vast expanses of Northern Europe during the early medieval period. Linguists believe that the name is derived from the Proto-Germanic root words "willio" (meaning "will" or "desire") and "deen" (denoting "servant" or "attendant").
In the annals of history, the earliest recorded instance of the name Willidean can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century manuscript containing fragments of a Gothic translation of the Bible. This ancient text mentions a certain Willidean, a devout Christian and a member of the Ostrogothic nobility, who played a pivotal role in the spread of the faith among the Germanic tribes.
As the centuries unfolded, the name Willidean continued to echo through the pages of historical accounts, often borne by individuals of remarkable character and accomplishments. One such figure was Willidean of Trier, a renowned scholar and theologian of the 9th century, whose prolific writings on Christian philosophy and theology greatly influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.
The name also found its way into the annals of medieval literature, with the epic poem "Willidean's Saga" immortalizing the exploits of a legendary Norse warrior who fought valiantly against the invading armies of the Frankish Empire. This work, composed in the 11th century, has been a source of inspiration for countless generations of storytellers and poets.
In the realm of military history, Willidean de Montfort, a 13th-century knight and crusader, left an indelible mark on the pages of the annals. Born in 1204, he served with distinction in the Fifth Crusade and later became a prominent figure in the conflicts between the Capetian dynasty and the House of Plantagenet.
Furthermore, the legacy of the name Willidean can be traced through the artistic achievements of Willidean van Eyck, a 15th-century Flemish painter renowned for his masterful depictions of religious scenes and portraits. His contributions to the Northern Renaissance art movement have been celebrated by art historians and connoisseurs alike.
These are but a few illustrious figures who have borne the name Willidean throughout the ages, each leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of human history. From ancient Germanic tribes to the heights of medieval scholarship, from the battlefields of the Crusades to the canvas of the Renaissance masters, the name has echoed through the centuries, carrying with it a rich heritage and a testament to the enduring power of names.
People
Willidean + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Willidean as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Willidean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Willidean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Willidean going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Willidean a common name?
We classify Willidean as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 29 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Willidean most popular?
The single biggest year for Willidean was 1926, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Willidean is about 104 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Willidean in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Willidean a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Willidean in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Willidean still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Willidean in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Willidean can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Willidean?
Want to know how many people have the name Willidean? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.