How Popular (or Rare) was Willow in 2002?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Girl

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#238
2002 Rank
169
2002 Births
#9
Best Rank (2023)
2,067
Peak Year (2021)
26,011
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,582
Rarity Factor (2002)
Popularity Position
Top 4%
Among UK girls' names in 2002
Moderately Popular · 1 in 1,582 births

📊 The Willow Story

Willow is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #238 in 2002 with 169 recorded births. This places Willow in the top 4% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 2,067 births ranking #10. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 604.2%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 1,582 girls 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 England & Wales; 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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