Feminine dossier · first seen 1890
Willow
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2021
Peak births
5,195
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Willow
How many people are named Willow?
An estimated 63,667 living Americans are named Willow.
How rare is Willow?
Willow is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 4,763 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 8.3% from its 2021 peak.
How old is the typical Willow?
The median age of a living American named Willow is approximately 7 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 12 years old.
Is Willow still popular?
Yes — Willow is currently rising in popularity, with 4,763 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.9× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Willow most common?
Willow has its strongest geographic signal in Vermont, where it appears 5.9× more often than the national baseline.
1890Peak 20212025
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
8.3%
2025
4,763
All-time
65,095