Willoh
A girl's name of Old English origin with 81 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 81 babies have been named Willoh in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
In the most recent SSA release, Willoh ranks #13345 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Willoh is a girl's baby name of Old English origin, a phonetic variant of Willow, from the Old English 'welig' referring to the willow tree — known for its graceful, flowing branches and deep resilience. Willows grow near water and can bend dramatically in storms without breaking.
Willoh carries the same graceful, nature-poetry as Willow — a name that bends but never breaks, always finding its way back to beautiful.
EtymologyShow more
Willoh first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2011. A twenty-first-century entry, Willoh belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Old English classification suggests a path from old english linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Willoh has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2011.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 32 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 49 | — |
The Story of Willoh
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2014, Willoh is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Willoh are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Willoh?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Willoh — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2011, peaked in the 2010s with 49 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Willoh by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(12 years, 2011–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #13345 |
| 2023 | 5 | #17454 |
| 2022 | 6 | #15182 |
| 2021 | 9 | #11096 |
| 2020 | 5 | #17378 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13717 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13716 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15798 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12816 |
| 2014 | 11 | #10100 |
| 2012 | 5 | #19392 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19444 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2011–2024