Willis Abercrombie

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Willis Abercrombie — English
53K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Willis Abercrombie is a name that combines English origins. The first name Willis is a masculine given name of English origin. Willis Barnstone (born 1927), American poet and translator Willis Bouchey (1907–1977), American actor Willis B. Burns (1851–1915), American businessman and politician Willis Carrier (1876–1950), American engineer and inventor, best known for inventing modern air conditioning Willis Carto (1926–2015), American far right activist and Holocaust denier Willis Conover (1920–1996), jazz producer and longtime broadcaster on the Voice of America Willis Gibson (born 2010), American Tetris player Willis Goldbeck (1898–1979), American screenwriter and film director Willis Griffith, American politician Wi. The surname Abercrombie: Alexander Abercrombie (1949–2023), British pianist, composer, and mathematician Cecil Abercrombie (1886–1916), British rugby player and cricketer Charles Abercrombie Smith (1834–1919), South African scientist and politician David Abercrombie (linguist) (1909–1992), British phonetician David T. Abercrombie (1867–1931), American businessman and founder of the company Abercrombie & Fitch Frank Abercrombie (1850–1939), American baseball player Gordon Abercrombie, Australian rugby league player E. Willis is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 53K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Willis reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Willis

English

Willis Barnstone (born 1927), American poet and translator Willis Bouchey (1907–1977), American actor Willis B. Burns (1851–1915), American businessman and politician Willis Carrier (1876–1950), American engineer and inventor, best known for inventing modern air conditioning Willis Carto (1926–2015), American far right activist and Holocaust denier Willis Conover (1920–1996), jazz producer and longtime broadcaster on the Voice of America Willis Gibson (born 2010), American Tetris player Willis Goldbeck (1898–1979), American screenwriter and film director Willis Griffith, American politician Wi.

Surname: Abercrombie

English

Alexander Abercrombie (1949–2023), British pianist, composer, and mathematician Cecil Abercrombie (1886–1916), British rugby player and cricketer Charles Abercrombie Smith (1834–1919), South African scientist and politician David Abercrombie (linguist) (1909–1992), British phonetician David T. Abercrombie (1867–1931), American businessman and founder of the company Abercrombie & Fitch Frank Abercrombie (1850–1939), American baseball player Gordon Abercrombie, Australian rugby league player E.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Numerology

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

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

8
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Willis?
The first name Willis originates from English. Willis Barnstone (born 1927), American poet and translator Willis Bouchey (1907–1977), American actor Willis B. Burns (1851–1915), American businessman and politician Willis Carrier (1876–1950), American engineer and inventor, best known for inventing modern air conditioning Willis Carto (1926–2015), American far right activist and Holocaust denier Willis Conover (1920–1996), jazz producer and longtime broadcaster on the Voice of America Willis Gibson (born 2010), American Tetris player Willis Goldbeck (1898–1979), American screenwriter and film director Willis Griffith, American politician Wi.
When was Willis most popular?
The name Willis reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Abercrombie?
The surname Abercrombie originates from English. Alexander Abercrombie (1949–2023), British pianist, composer, and mathematician Cecil Abercrombie (1886–1916), British rugby player and cricketer Charles Abercrombie Smith (1834–1919), South African scientist and politician David Abercrombie (linguist) (1909–1992), British phonetician David T. Abercrombie (1867–1931), American businessman and founder of the company Abercrombie & Fitch Frank Abercrombie (1850–1939), American baseball player Gordon Abercrombie, Australian rugby league player E.
How common is the surname Abercrombie?
The surname Abercrombie is shared by approximately 6K people worldwide.
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