Willis Lawton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Willis Lawton — English
53K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Willis Lawton 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 Lawton: Alexander Lawton (1818–1896), division commander in the American Civil War April Lawton (1948–2006), American musician and graphic designer Barbara Lawton (born 1951), American politician Ben Lawton (1922–1987), American surgeon and healthcare activist Brian Lawton (born 1965), American ice hockey player Charlwood Lawton (1660–1721), radical British lawyer turned Jacobite Edward Thaddeus Lawton (1913–1966), American-born Catholic bishop in Nigeria Emma Lawton (born 2001), Scottish footballer Esther Christian Lawton (1910–1998), Civil servant and women's rights activist Sir Frederick Lawton (ju. 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: Lawton

Scottish

Alexander Lawton (1818–1896), division commander in the American Civil War April Lawton (1948–2006), American musician and graphic designer Barbara Lawton (born 1951), American politician Ben Lawton (1922–1987), American surgeon and healthcare activist Brian Lawton (born 1965), American ice hockey player Charlwood Lawton (1660–1721), radical British lawyer turned Jacobite Edward Thaddeus Lawton (1913–1966), American-born Catholic bishop in Nigeria Emma Lawton (born 2001), Scottish footballer Esther Christian Lawton (1910–1998), Civil servant and women's rights activist Sir Frederick Lawton (ju.

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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 Lawton:

7
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Lawton?
The surname Lawton originates from Scottish. Alexander Lawton (1818–1896), division commander in the American Civil War April Lawton (1948–2006), American musician and graphic designer Barbara Lawton (born 1951), American politician Ben Lawton (1922–1987), American surgeon and healthcare activist Brian Lawton (born 1965), American ice hockey player Charlwood Lawton (1660–1721), radical British lawyer turned Jacobite Edward Thaddeus Lawton (1913–1966), American-born Catholic bishop in Nigeria Emma Lawton (born 2001), Scottish footballer Esther Christian Lawton (1910–1998), Civil servant and women's rights activist Sir Frederick Lawton (ju.
What are the origins of the name Willis Lawton?
The name Willis Lawton combines two different traditions: the first name Willis has English roots, while the surname Lawton originates from Scottish.
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