Willow

At a glance

Willow is the #54 dog name in our records and #20 for cats. About 1 in 227 female dogs is called Willow, and the name is falling.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Willow?

#54dog name of 19,856
1 in 227female dogs
1,431dogs in the records
#20cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 80%Boys 4%Not recorded 16%

96% girls · 4% boys among 1,200 dogs with a recorded sex

Willow over the years

Falling
018362013: 8.4, 2014: 12.8, 2015: 9.3, 2016: 18.6, 2017: 8.9, 2018: 12.6, 2019: 23.8, 2020: 23.5, 2021: 19.9, 2022: 31.3, 2023: 12.9, 2024: 25.52013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Willow per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Willow

Questions

Is Willow a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a girl's name (96% female).

How popular is Willow for dogs?

Willow is the #54 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 1,431 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Willow?

Willow is said in 2 syllables: Wil·low. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Willow?

Wally, Willie and Willy sound similar.

What breeds are often named Willow?

Labrador Retrievers, Poodles and Chihuahuas are the breeds most often called Willow.

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