Willis Burr

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Willis Burr — English
53K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Willis Burr 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 Burr: Aaron Burr (1756–1836), third U.S. vice president Aaron Burr Sr. (1716–1757), American Presbyterian minister and college educator Alice Burr (1883–1968), American photographer Amelia Josephine Burr (1878–1968), American poet Albert G. Burr (1829–1882), American politician Benjamin Burr (1818–1894), American politician Bill Burr (born 1968), American stand-up comedian and actor Chandler Burr (born 1963), American journalist and author Claudia Burr (born 1968), Chilean actress Clive Burr (1957–2013), English drummer David H. 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: Burr

English

Aaron Burr (1756–1836), third U.S. vice president Aaron Burr Sr. (1716–1757), American Presbyterian minister and college educator Alice Burr (1883–1968), American photographer Amelia Josephine Burr (1878–1968), American poet Albert G. Burr (1829–1882), American politician Benjamin Burr (1818–1894), American politician Bill Burr (born 1968), American stand-up comedian and actor Chandler Burr (born 1963), American journalist and author Claudia Burr (born 1968), Chilean actress Clive Burr (1957–2013), English drummer David H.

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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:

1900s
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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 Burr:

8
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Burr?
The surname Burr originates from English. Aaron Burr (1756–1836), third U.S. vice president Aaron Burr Sr. (1716–1757), American Presbyterian minister and college educator Alice Burr (1883–1968), American photographer Amelia Josephine Burr (1878–1968), American poet Albert G. Burr (1829–1882), American politician Benjamin Burr (1818–1894), American politician Bill Burr (born 1968), American stand-up comedian and actor Chandler Burr (born 1963), American journalist and author Claudia Burr (born 1968), Chilean actress Clive Burr (1957–2013), English drummer David H.
How common is the surname Burr?
The surname Burr is shared by approximately 16K people worldwide.
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