Willow
How to say it: WIL-oh · /ˈwɪloʊ/
From Old English 'welig', the willow tree. source 1
Willow was the 58th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 4,763 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 69% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #48 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #58 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 4,763 |
| Share of births | 1 in 696 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +69% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #48 |
| In France, 2025 | #518 among girls’ names, 105 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
This decade marks the best so far for Willow as it keeps climbing. At its peak in the 2020s, further growth looks likely in the near future.
What goes with it
Gentle and soft with a nature spirit, it feels leafy and calm. Hazel shares its style and Willa makes a sweet short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Willow is about 1 in 29.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #518 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #20. Ireland: #58.
Famous people named Willow
- Willow Smith (born 2000)American singer-songwriter and actress
- Willow Shields (born 2000)American actress
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