Willoughby
wi-llough-by,
will(ou)-ghby
US Popularity:23763
Origin:British
Meaning:Farm in the willow meadow
A name that dances off the tongue and flows like leaves in the wind, Willoughby is a gender-neutral title of Old English and Anglo-Saxon origin. Its ethereal chime means “farm in the willow meadow,” as Willoughby is originally a surname describing a home or place. Infused with an element of mischief, English folklore warns that willow trees can uproot themselves and follow people around. Playful yet graceful, Willoughby has no shortage of charm.
Willoughby Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Willoughby is currently #23763 in U.S. births
Boy:Willoughby is currently #26367 in U.S. births
Girl:Willoughby is currently #24601 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#24601
in 2022
- 7588
from 2020
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