How Popular (or Rare) was Willow in 2011?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#9,558
2011 Rank
8
2011 Births
#2,731
Best Rank (2023)
48
Peak Year (2023)
443
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 237,374
Rarity Factor (2011)

📊 The Willow Story

Willow is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #9558 in 2011 with 8 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 48 births ranking #2731. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 237,374 boys born was named Willow. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English tree name  |  Meaning: willow tree

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.

Did you know?Willow is one of the most successful modern tree names to become a mainstream girls' favourite.
Similar namesWilla, Wren, Meadow, River, Olive

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