Willow is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #4002 in 2022 with 4 recorded births. This places Willow in the bottom 36% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 9 births ranking #2326. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 33.3%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 71,096 boys born was named Willow. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Willow is a graceful nature name taken from the willow tree. It feels soft, flowing, and highly recognisable.
Tree names became increasingly popular as parents looked for nature choices that felt calm rather than flashy. Willow stands out because it sounds lyrical while staying simple.