Willow

Rank 37th Girl Name πŸ”₯ Popular

In 2022, the name Willow was 37th most popular baby name for girls and 104th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 5,063 babies were named Willow in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 664 babies in the United States were named Willow. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 4.4% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Willow is around 8 to 10 years old.

The name "Willow" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Willow include Will and Willy.

Willow Meaning & Origin

Willow is a name of English origin that symbolizes strength, flexibility, and grace, often associated with a willow tree which is known for its resilience and elegance.

The name Willow is described as nature-loving, whimsical and resolute.

Pronunciation

Willow is pronounced wil-low in English. The name Willow has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Willow

  • A character named Willow Rosenberg, played by Alyson Hannigan, is a key character in the long-running popular TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". This character is notable for being one of the earliest representations of a lesbian main character on a prime time television show.

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Geography

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