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How Many People Are Named Willow?
Estimated people named Willow living in the U.S. today
59,364
Gender distribution
1% male · 99% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 60,727
- Peak year: 2021 (5,229 births)
- Estimated living today: 59,364
Willow by age group — who carries the name today?
Willow popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Willow
Willow has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 60,727 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 59,364 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 5,758 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Willows you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Willow in the US?
An estimated 59,364 people named Willow are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Willow rare — about 1 in 5,758 Americans.
Is Willow a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Willow is 1% male and 99% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Willow most popular?
Willow peaked in 2021, when 5,229 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Willow?
Willow ranks #806 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 44 out of 100 (higher means rarer).