Willie Hodgson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Willie Hodgson — English
150K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Willie Hodgson is a name that combines English origins. The first name Willie is a feminine given name of English origin. Given name or nickname Willie Allen (basketball) (born 1949), American basketball player and director of the Growing Power urban farming program Willie Allen (racing driver) (born 1980), American racing driver Willie Apiata (born 1972), New Zealand Army soldier, the only recipient of the Victoria Cross for New Zealand Willie (footballer) (born 1993), Brazilian footballer Willie Hortencio Barbosa Willy Böckl (1893–1975), Austrian world champion figure skater Willy Bocklant (1941–1985), Belgian road racing cyclist Willy Bogner Sr. (1909–1977), German Nordic skier Willy Bogner Jr. The surname Hodgson: Hodgson is a surname. In Britain, the Hodgson surname was the 173rd most common (766 per million) in 1881 and the 206th most common (650 per million) in 1998. In the United States of America, Hodgson was the 3753rd most popular surname (30 per million) in the 1990 census. Origin and meaning Hodgson is a patronymic surname, thought by some to mean "son of Hodge", with Hodge being a Middle English personal name usually representing a pet-form of the name Roger. Willie is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 150K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Willie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Willie

English

Given name or nickname Willie Allen (basketball) (born 1949), American basketball player and director of the Growing Power urban farming program Willie Allen (racing driver) (born 1980), American racing driver Willie Apiata (born 1972), New Zealand Army soldier, the only recipient of the Victoria Cross for New Zealand Willie (footballer) (born 1993), Brazilian footballer Willie Hortencio Barbosa Willy Böckl (1893–1975), Austrian world champion figure skater Willy Bocklant (1941–1985), Belgian road racing cyclist Willy Bogner Sr. (1909–1977), German Nordic skier Willy Bogner Jr.

Surname: Hodgson

Meaning: son of Hodge

English

Hodgson is a surname. In Britain, the Hodgson surname was the 173rd most common (766 per million) in 1881 and the 206th most common (650 per million) in 1998. In the United States of America, Hodgson was the 3753rd most popular surname (30 per million) in the 1990 census. Origin and meaning Hodgson is a patronymic surname, thought by some to mean "son of Hodge", with Hodge being a Middle English personal name usually representing a pet-form of the name Roger.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Willie is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Willie by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Willie Hodgson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Willie Hodgson:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Willie?
The first name Willie originates from English. Given name or nickname Willie Allen (basketball) (born 1949), American basketball player and director of the Growing Power urban farming program Willie Allen (racing driver) (born 1980), American racing driver Willie Apiata (born 1972), New Zealand Army soldier, the only recipient of the Victoria Cross for New Zealand Willie (footballer) (born 1993), Brazilian footballer Willie Hortencio Barbosa Willy Böckl (1893–1975), Austrian world champion figure skater Willy Bocklant (1941–1985), Belgian road racing cyclist Willy Bogner Sr. (1909–1977), German Nordic skier Willy Bogner Jr.
When was Willie most popular?
The name Willie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hodgson?
The surname Hodgson originates from English. Hodgson is a surname. In Britain, the Hodgson surname was the 173rd most common (766 per million) in 1881 and the 206th most common (650 per million) in 1998. In the United States of America, Hodgson was the 3753rd most popular surname (30 per million) in the 1990 census. Origin and meaning Hodgson is a patronymic surname, thought by some to mean "son of Hodge", with Hodge being a Middle English personal name usually representing a pet-form of the name Roger.
How common is the surname Hodgson?
The surname Hodgson is shared by approximately 10K people worldwide.
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