What does the name Willow mean?

Willow means the willow tree; slender, graceful.

Where does the name Willow come from?

Willow is a girl name of English origin.

Is Willow a boy or a girl name?

Willow is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 99% of children given the name Willow are girls and 1% are boys.

How popular is the name Willow in 2023?

Willow ranks #41 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2021 with 5,231 babies.

How do you pronounce Willow?

Willow is pronounced WIL-oh (2 syllables).

A name from English · Girl

Willow

The willow tree; slender, graceful.

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Popularity over time

A 133-year arc in numbers.

55,660 U.S. births recorded from 1890–2023.

Popularity · 1890–2023

4,813 births in 2023

1890 1956 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

WThe willow tree; slender, graceful.

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People often ask about Willow.

What does the name Willow mean?: Willow means the willow tree; slender, graceful.
Where does the name Willow come from?: Willow is a girl name of English origin.
Is Willow a boy or a girl name?: Willow is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 99% of children given the name Willow are girls and 1% are boys.
How popular is the name Willow in 2023?: Willow ranks #41 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2021 with 5,231 babies.
How do you pronounce Willow?: Willow is pronounced WIL-oh (2 syllables).

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