BoyEnglish origin

Willoughby: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A child from the willow tree farmstead.

Origin
English
Syllables
3
Current rank
#12045
Peak
#2221 in 1923

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1915: #438319151920: #233319201930: #358919301940: #345819402015: #1200820152018: #120452018#1#12045

What Willoughby Means

Willoughby is a boy name of English origin. A child from the willow tree farmstead.

How Popular Willoughby Is

Willoughby currently ranks #12045 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2221 in 1923. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Willoughby

  • Willoughby is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It has a wonderfully whimsical, fairy-tale quality.

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Questions About Willoughby

What does Willoughby mean?

Willoughby is a boy name of English origin. A child from the willow tree farmstead.

How popular is Willoughby?

Willoughby currently ranks #12045 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2221 in 1923. It has held steady.

Where does Willoughby come from?

Willoughby comes from English roots. Willoughby is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

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