Willis Damian

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Willis Damian — English
53K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Willis Damian 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 Damian: Cornel Damian (born 1960), Romanian Roman Catholic bishop Georgeta Damian (born 1976), Romanian rower and winner of four Olympic Gold medals Giovanni Pietro Damian (born 2003), know as Sangiovanni, Italian singer-songwriter Horia Damian (1922–2012), Romanian painter and sculptor Jean-Michel Damian (1947–2016), French radio journalist Mircea Damian (1899–1948), Romanian writer Michael Damian (born 1962), American singer and actor Pater Damiaan (1840–1889), Belgian missionary, probably named after the first martyr Saint Peter Damian (died 1072), Italian monk 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: Damian

Spanish

Cornel Damian (born 1960), Romanian Roman Catholic bishop Georgeta Damian (born 1976), Romanian rower and winner of four Olympic Gold medals Giovanni Pietro Damian (born 2003), know as Sangiovanni, Italian singer-songwriter Horia Damian (1922–2012), Romanian painter and sculptor Jean-Michel Damian (1947–2016), French radio journalist Mircea Damian (1899–1948), Romanian writer Michael Damian (born 1962), American singer and actor Pater Damiaan (1840–1889), Belgian missionary, probably named after the first martyr Saint Peter Damian (died 1072), Italian monk

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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 Damian:

9
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Damian?
The surname Damian originates from Spanish. Cornel Damian (born 1960), Romanian Roman Catholic bishop Georgeta Damian (born 1976), Romanian rower and winner of four Olympic Gold medals Giovanni Pietro Damian (born 2003), know as Sangiovanni, Italian singer-songwriter Horia Damian (1922–2012), Romanian painter and sculptor Jean-Michel Damian (1947–2016), French radio journalist Mircea Damian (1899–1948), Romanian writer Michael Damian (born 1962), American singer and actor Pater Damiaan (1840–1889), Belgian missionary, probably named after the first martyr Saint Peter Damian (died 1072), Italian monk
What are the origins of the name Willis Damian?
The name Willis Damian combines two different traditions: the first name Willis has English roots, while the surname Damian originates from Spanish.
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