Willow
| Origin | Gender | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Breton | Boy | Willow tree |
| Canadian | Girl | Tree name |
| Christian | Girl | Tree name |
| English | Boy | willow |
| Old English | Girl | From the name of the Willow tree. |
Fun Facts about the name Willow
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Scrabble Score
12 points
Dictionary Definition
n. defined as: "Any tree or shrub of the genus Salix, including many
species, most of which are characterized often used as an emblem of
sorrow, desolation, or desertion. "A wreath of willow to show my
forsaken plight." Sir W. Scott. Hence, a lover forsaken by, or having
lost, the person beloved, is said to wear the willow."
Popularity of Willow
Popularity Analysis
The name Willow first appeared in the social security administration database in 1998. Its highest recorded popularity was in 2022 when it reached rank #37. It broke into the top 100 for 9 years. As of 2024, it ranked #41.
| Year | Rank | Gender | % of Total Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41 | Female | 0.2633% |
| 2023 | 41 | Female | 0.2711% |
| 2022 | 37 | Female | 0.2821% |
| 2021 | 39 | Female | 0.2896% |
| 2020 | 48 | Female | 0.2481% |
| 2019 | 45 | Female | 0.2506% |
| 2018 | 60 | Female | 0.2110% |
| 2017 | 81 | Female | 0.1887% |
| 2016 | 96 | Female | 0.1607% |
| 2015 | 112 | Female | 0.1438% |
| 2014 | 137 | Female | 0.1229% |
| 2013 | 155 | Female | 0.1078% |
| 2012 | 171 | Female | 0.0943% |
| 2011 | 200 | Female | 0.0811% |
| 2010 | 290 | Female | 0.0569% |
| 2009 | 315 | Female | 0.0515% |
| 2008 | 408 | Female | 0.0377% |
| 2007 | 429 | Female | 0.0362% |
| 2006 | 523 | Female | 0.0277% |
| 2005 | 533 | Female | 0.0267% |
| 2004 | 550 | Female | 0.0256% |
| 2003 | 528 | Female | 0.0268% |
| 2002 | 504 | Female | 0.0276% |
| 2001 | 665 | Female | 0.0192% |
| 2000 | 760 | Female | 0.0151% |
| 1999 | 731 | Female | 0.0158% |
| 1998 | 853 | Female | 0.0129% |
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