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 Ireland: #239
Total births: 1,450
History: Willow is tied to the ancient crannog settlements and ring forts that dot the Irish countryside. The name evokes a world of clan loyalty and communal life in early Ireland. It is a timeless and deeply rooted choice.
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| Current rank (2025) | #58 |
| Babies named Willow in 2025 | 85 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 1,450 |
| Peak year | 2021 (166 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #29 |
| Years in records | 2003–2025 (23 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 15 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 Ireland?
Willow ranked #58 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 85 babies that year.
When was Willow most popular?
Willow peaked in 2021 with 166 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Willow a boy or girl name?
Willow is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Willows in registered births are female.
Is the name Willow rising or falling in popularity?
Willow has fallen 15 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #43 in 2020 to #58 in 2025.
How long has Willow been recorded in Ireland?
Willow appears in birth records in Ireland across 23 years — from 2003 through 2025.