Dewilla

A girl's name of Welsh origin with 14 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Dewilla peaked during the pre-war decades, when 8 babies received this name in a single year (1935). That era was defined by elegant, traditional naming, and Dewilla has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.

Dewilla is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Dewilla is a girl's baby name, a feminine form of Dewey, of Welsh origin meaning 'beloved' — a form of David. The -willa suffix gives it a gentle, vintage Southern charm.

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Phonetically, Dewilla belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.

Within the Welsh naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Welsh names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Dewilla’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 1935

1935

Peak

8 births

1935

First recorded

3 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Dewilla has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1935.

First appeared: 1935Peak: 1935 (8 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Dewilla
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1930s	14	#3564	—

The Story of Dewilla

A Silent Generation name

Peaking in 1935, Dewilla is an elegant vintage name. Girls named Dewilla are most likely born between 1935 and 1937.

How rare is Dewilla?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Dewilla is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1935, peaked in the 1930s with 14 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 1935–1937)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Dewilla
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1937	6	#3901	-2 (-25.0%)
1935	8	#3226	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dewilla a boy's or girl's name?

Dewilla is primarily a girl's name.

When was Dewilla most popular?

Dewilla reached its peak popularity in 1935 with 8 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Dewilla?

Dewilla is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 14 babies in the U.S. since 1935. Its peak was in 1935.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1935–1937