How Many People Are Named Willow?

60,727

people in the United States are named Willow

1 in 5,516 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#972

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0181%

Of US population

Peak Year

2021

5,229 births

Trend

Rising

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English (Modern)
Pronunciation: WIL-o
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

From the name of the tree, which is ultimately derived from Old English welig.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.3%
Male
0.7%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 9.2 years old

Young (<30) 58,601
96.5%
Adult (30–60) 1,139
1.9%
Senior (>60) 987
1.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1890 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 3,862
Texas 3,405
Ohio 2,986
Pennsylvania 2,660
Florida 2,597
North Carolina 2,236
Michigan 2,197
Tennessee 2,186
New York 2,095
Indiana 2,042

💡 Fun Facts About "Willow"

  • 4,683 babies were named Willow in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2021
  • Currently rising in popularity
  • First recorded in 1890
  • Most popular in California

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