Willow
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Willow Tree; Graceful; Slender
Background: The name Willow originates from the English word for the tree, which is often associated with grace and slenderness. This term can be traced back to the Latin 'salix,' meaning 'willow tree,' highlighting the natural imagery and qualities associated with the name.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#520
Total births
60,727
Most popular decade
2020s
(72,717 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+95 ranks)
Years in Top 100
9
First recorded year
1890
Gender usage
0.7% male
99.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1924
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,867
- Peak year
- 2023
- Peak year births
- 48
- Peak rank
- #2,692
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 30
- Recent rank
- #3,680
Female
- First year
- 1890
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,338
- Peak year
- 2021
- Peak year births
- 5,193
- Peak rank
- #39
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 4,653
- Recent rank
- #41
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).