Willow name popularity, meaning and origin
Name Popularity: 100%
Willow name meaning:
The name Willow is of English origin and is derived from the name of the willow tree, which is known for its graceful and flexible branches. The word "willow" itself has Old English and Middle English roots, and the tree has been traditionally associated with qualities such as resilience, grace, and healing.
As a result, the name Willow is often interpreted to symbolize attributes like flexibility, strength, and adaptability. It's a nature-inspired name that has gained popularity in recent years for its unique and serene sound.
Willow is appreciated for its connection to nature and its evocative, peaceful imagery.
Origin: English
Freedom, tree.
Statistics
Overall UK ranking: 10 out of 5581
2067 recorded births last year
Change in rank
- 10yrs
65 - 5yrs
22 - 1yr
2
- South West England (5)
- North West England (7)
- West Midlands (7)
- Yorkshire (7)
- East Midlands (8)
- England (10)
- Wales (12)
- Scotland (26)
Regional popularity
Ranking for this name in various UK regions
Historical popularity of Willow
The graph below shows the popularity of the girls's name Willow from all the UK baby name statistics available. It's a quick easy way to see the trend for Willow in 2024