Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Willow.
National Rank (2025)
#44
All-Time Peak Rank
#37 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
65,095
Unisex Distribution0.7% Boy / 99.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Willow Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Willow
According to SSA data, Willow achieved its highest historical rank of #37 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 5,195 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 69.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 114 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Willow scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+69.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,195Births in 2021
Years in Top 100
10yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
114Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:5
1900s:40
1910s:111
1920s:252
1930s:208
1940s:175
1950s:138
1960s:139
1970s:502
1980s:344
1990s:1,217
2000s:6,024
2010s:27,072
2020s:28,868
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesWil-low
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with W, a letter used by only 1.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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