Willow
Meaning: The willow tree; slender and graceful
Origin: Old English welig — the willow tree, long associated with grace, flexibility, and healing
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #142
Total births: 3,561
History: Willow surged in the 2010s as botanical names dominated Australian charts. Weeping willows line Australian riverbanks and parks. Willow represents the nature-naming trend in Australia — parents choosing the poetry of the Australian landscape.
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| Current rank (2025) | #23 |
| Babies named Willow in 2025 | 188 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,561 |
| Peak year | 2018 (299 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #10 |
| Years in records | 2009–2025 (17 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 5 spots |
Frequently asked about Willow
What does the name Willow mean?
Willow means “The willow tree; slender and graceful” from Old English welig — the willow tree, long associated with grace, flexibility, and healing roots.
What is the origin of the name Willow?
Willow has Old English welig — the willow tree, long associated with grace, flexibility, and healing origin. The traditional meaning is “The willow tree; slender and graceful”.
How popular is Willow in Australia?
Willow ranked #23 in Australia in 2025 — given to 188 babies that year.
When was Willow most popular?
Willow peaked in 2018 with 299 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Willow a boy or girl name?
Willow is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Willows in registered births are female.
How long has Willow been recorded in Australia?
Willow appears in birth records in Australia across 17 years — from 2009 through 2025.