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)
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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Sibling Names for Willoughby
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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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