Girls name · California
Willow in California
Willow was the 123rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 244 babies named Willow that year. Since 1946, California families have named 4,103 babies Willow.
Popularity over time
Willow in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 5 | 1156th |
| 1976 | 12 | 1208th |
| 1988 | 5 | 3296th |
| 1995 | 11 | 1946th |
| 2003 | 53 | 690th |
| 2010 | 87 | 466th |
| 2018 | 226 | 162nd |
| 2025 | 244 | 123rd |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 1156th in 1946 to 123rd in 2025.
The most babies named Willow in California in a single year was 320, in 2021. Its best showing was 93rd among girls names in 2021.
Across the country, Willow reached its best rank of 4th in Kentucky (2024). See Willow in every state →
How popular is Willow in California?
Willow was the 123rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 244 babies named Willow that year. Since 1946, California families have named 4,103 babies Willow.
How many babies are named Willow in California?
In 2025, 244 babies were named Willow in California. The most babies named Willow in California in a single year was 320, in 2021.
What is the rank of Willow in California?
Willow ranked 123rd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 93rd among girls names in 2021.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.