Willow
5 countries#44 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Willow was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
65,560 births recorded 1890–2025 · currently #44 · peaked in 2021 with 5,231 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
21,832 births recorded 1995–2025 · currently #31 · peaked in 2021 with 2,274 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
19,501 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #10 · peaked in 2021 with 2,071 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,676 births recorded 1995–2025 · currently #27 · peaked in 2019 with 153 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
910 births recorded 1992–2022 · currently #521 · peaked in 2022 with 135 births
Most common in: Haute-Savoie, Val-de-Marne, Rhône, Isère, Meurthe-et-Moselle
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
655 births recorded 2007–2025 · currently #68 · peaked in 2021 with 69 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Willow’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #523 | — |
| 2007 | #425 | ↑98 |
| 2008 | #405 | ↑20 |
| 2009 | #312 | ↑93 |
| 2010 | #288 | ↑24 |
| 2011 | #199 | ↑89 |
| 2012 | #171 | ↑28 |
| 2013 | #155 | ↑16 |
| 2014 | #136 | ↑19 |
| 2015 | #111 | ↑25 |
| 2016 | #96 | ↑15 |
| 2017 | #80 | ↑16 |
| 2018 | #60 | ↑20 |
| 2019 | #45 | ↑15 |
| 2020 | #48 | ↓3 |
| 2021 | #39 | ↑9 |
| 2022 | #37 | ↑2 |
| 2023 | #41 | ↓4 |
| 2024 | #41 | — |
| 2025 | #44 | ↓3 |
Frequently asked questions about Willow
Is Willow a popular name?
Yes — Willow currently ranks #44 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Willow more common for boys or girls?
Willow is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Willow most popular?
Willow peaked in 2021 in United States, with 5,231 recorded births that year.
Is Willow rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Willow’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1338 in 1890 to #44 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Willow?
At least 88,302 babies have been recorded with the name Willow across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Willow popular in more than one country?
Yes — Willow appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Willow?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Willow include Elena, Mila, Emilia, Nova.
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