Willo
Meaningwillow tree · English form of Willow
- US rank
- #10,107
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,597 in 1932
9 babies were named Willo in the US in 2025. It has climbed 4,981 places in five years.
Found on lists
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
US births per million girls, 1911–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Willo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 178,571 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Willo, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Willo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWillo first shows up in US birth records in 1911, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 114 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1932, when it ranked #1,597. Today it's #10,107, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendWillo has climbed 4,981 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,107. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningWillo is an English form of Willow, which means “willow tree”.
About the name Willo
Willo is a girl name of English origin meaning “willow tree”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-llo”. US birth records list Willo for girls from 1911 to 2025, in 61 of those 115 years. Its best year was 1932, when it ranked #1,597 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,107, with 9 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 | 99,448 girls |
| 1920s | 12 | 81,367 girls |
| 1930s | 16 | 64,267 girls |
| 1940s | 4.3 | 233,100 girls |
| 1950s | 1.6 | 628,931 girls |
| 1960s | 0.4 | 2,777,778 girls |
| 2000s | 2.0 | 490,196 girls |
| 2010s | 4.2 | 237,530 girls |
| 2020s | 4.0 | 248,963 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Willo
What does the name Willo mean?
Willo means “willow tree” in English, as a form of Willow.
What is the origin of the name Willo?
Willo has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Willo a boy or girl name?
Willo is a girl name.
How popular is the name Willo?
Willo ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1932 (#1,597).