Willow
English girl's name meaning “the willow tree”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- the willow tree
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #41
- Born in 2023
- 4,761
Meaning & origin
Willow comes from the graceful willow tree (Old English welig), long a symbol of flexibility and grace.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Willow ranked #41 for girls. It has risen about 114 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 4,761 US girls were given the name Willow.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #41 in 2023
“Unranked” means Willow was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Willow: frequently asked questions
What does the name Willow mean?
Willow is a English name meaning "the willow tree". Willow comes from the graceful willow tree (Old English welig), long a symbol of flexibility and grace.
Where does the name Willow come from?
Willow is of English origin. Willow comes from the graceful willow tree (Old English welig), long a symbol of flexibility and grace.
Is Willow a boy or a girl name?
Willow is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Willow?
In 2023, 4,761 US girls were given the name Willow.
Is Willow a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Willow ranked #41 for girls. It has risen about 114 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.