Willis Crumley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Willis Crumley — English
53K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Willis Crumley 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 Crumley: Bob Crumley (1876–1949), Scottish professional footballer James Crumley (1939–2008), American author James Crumley (footballer) (1890–1981), Scottish footballer Jim Crumley (Scottish author) (born 1947), Scottish journalist Patrick Crumley (1860–1922), Irish Nationalist UK Member of the Parliament Tyler Crumley (born 2007), American actor Crumley Chapel, Alabama, unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama Crumley-Lynn-Lodge House, historic home near Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia 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: Crumley

Irish

Bob Crumley (1876–1949), Scottish professional footballer James Crumley (1939–2008), American author James Crumley (footballer) (1890–1981), Scottish footballer Jim Crumley (Scottish author) (born 1947), Scottish journalist Patrick Crumley (1860–1922), Irish Nationalist UK Member of the Parliament Tyler Crumley (born 2007), American actor Crumley Chapel, Alabama, unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama Crumley-Lynn-Lodge House, historic home near Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia

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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 Crumley:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Crumley?
The surname Crumley originates from Irish. Bob Crumley (1876–1949), Scottish professional footballer James Crumley (1939–2008), American author James Crumley (footballer) (1890–1981), Scottish footballer Jim Crumley (Scottish author) (born 1947), Scottish journalist Patrick Crumley (1860–1922), Irish Nationalist UK Member of the Parliament Tyler Crumley (born 2007), American actor Crumley Chapel, Alabama, unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama Crumley-Lynn-Lodge House, historic home near Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia
What are the origins of the name Willis Crumley?
The name Willis Crumley combines two different traditions: the first name Willis has English roots, while the surname Crumley originates from Irish.
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