Willow name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Willow
Story and style
Willow is a distinctive name for girls.
For parents, Willow is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank7th in 2019
Listed years15/18 years
TrendRising
First listed2010
StyleFamiliar, Rising
Length6 letters
More about Willow
Background notes
What style of name is Willow?
Willow feels familiar and rising. It sits naturally beside names like Chloe, Ella, Grace and Harper: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Willow ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Willow has risen strongly in Australia. Its most recent listed rank was 20th in 2024, keeping it comfortably inside the current top 30 for girls.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Not in top 100 |
| 2024 | 20th |
| 2023 | 12th |
| 2022 | 10th |
| 2021 | 8th |
| 2020 | 8th |
| 2019 | 7th |
| 2018 | 8th |
| 2017 | 17th |
| 2016 | 25th |
| 2015 | 25th |
| 2014 | 25th |
| 2013 | 28th |
| 2012 | 51st |
| 2011 | 41st |
| 2010 | 92nd |
| 2009 | Not in top 100 |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |