Willow

Willow is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 4,653 girls in the United States.

Willow at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Willow

Willow belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Willow first appears in Social Security records in 1890. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #37 in 2022, and in 2024 4,653 babies received the name — 60,285 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Willow in US records

First recorded (US)
1890
Best US rank
#37 in 2022
Peak year
2021
Babies named Willow in 2024
4,653
Total since 1880
60,285

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Willow mean?

The meaning of Willow is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Willow a boy or girl name?

Willow is a girl name. In 2024, 4,653 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Willow?

Willow comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Willow?

Willow first appears in US records in 1890. Its best-ever ranking was #37 in 2022, and 4,653 babies were given the name in 2024.

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