Willis Burdette

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Willis Burdette — English
53K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Willis Burdette 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 Burdette: Surname Blake Burdette (born 1980), American rugby union player and coach Clara Burdette (1855–1954), American clubwoman and philanthropist Erin Burdette (born 1983), American former tennis player Floyd Burdette (1914–1995), American college basketball player and head coach Freddie Burdette (1936–2010), American Major League Baseball pitcher Hattie Elizabeth Burdette (1872–1955), American painter Keith Burdette, American politician Kevin Burdette, American operatic bass Lew Burdette (1926–2007), American Major League Baseball pitcher Lindsay Burdette (born 1988), American tennis player Mallory. 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: Burdette

English

Surname Blake Burdette (born 1980), American rugby union player and coach Clara Burdette (1855–1954), American clubwoman and philanthropist Erin Burdette (born 1983), American former tennis player Floyd Burdette (1914–1995), American college basketball player and head coach Freddie Burdette (1936–2010), American Major League Baseball pitcher Hattie Elizabeth Burdette (1872–1955), American painter Keith Burdette, American politician Kevin Burdette, American operatic bass Lew Burdette (1926–2007), American Major League Baseball pitcher Lindsay Burdette (born 1988), American tennis player Mallory.

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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 Burdette:

8
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

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

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 Burdette?
The surname Burdette originates from English. Surname Blake Burdette (born 1980), American rugby union player and coach Clara Burdette (1855–1954), American clubwoman and philanthropist Erin Burdette (born 1983), American former tennis player Floyd Burdette (1914–1995), American college basketball player and head coach Freddie Burdette (1936–2010), American Major League Baseball pitcher Hattie Elizabeth Burdette (1872–1955), American painter Keith Burdette, American politician Kevin Burdette, American operatic bass Lew Burdette (1926–2007), American Major League Baseball pitcher Lindsay Burdette (born 1988), American tennis player Mallory.
How common is the surname Burdette?
The surname Burdette is shared by approximately 11K people worldwide.
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