Willow
Peaked at #37 nationally in 2022, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1890, Willow has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Willow — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#37
in 2022
Current rank
#41
in 2024
Years tracked
120
1890–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1890, Willow reached its peak popularity for girls in 2022, ranking #37 nationally with 5,064 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #136 (2014) to #41 (2024) — a 70% improvement.
As of 2024, Willow ranks #41 nationally for girls, with 4,653 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #41 | 4,653 |
| 2023 | #41 | 4,761 |
| 2022 | #37 | 5,064 |
| 2021 | #39 | 5,193 |
| 2020 | #48 | 4,396 |
| 2019 | #45 | 4,603 |
| 2018 | #60 | 3,933 |
| 2017 | #80 | 3,569 |
Willow — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#2731
in 2023
Current rank
#3770
in 2024
Years tracked
30
1924–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1924, Willow reached its peak popularity for boys in 2023, ranking #2731 nationally with 48 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #5982 (2014) to #3770 (2024) — a 37% improvement.
As of 2024, Willow ranks #3770 nationally for boys, with 30 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,770 | 30 |
| 2023 | #2,731 | 48 |
| 2022 | #3,145 | 39 |
| 2021 | #3,290 | 36 |
| 2020 | #5,025 | 19 |
| 2019 | #3,995 | 27 |
| 2018 | #3,986 | 27 |
| 2017 | #6,651 | 13 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Willow most popular?
Willow was most popular in 2022, when it ranked #37 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Willow becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Willow?
At least 60,727 babies have been recorded with the name Willow in the US since 1890, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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