Willodean Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationWILL-oh-dean / ˈwɪl.əˌdiːnEnglish; American
Meaning
Willow valley; a combination of Willow and Dean
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Willodean is a modern American invention, blending the nature-inspired name Willow with the Old English word Dean, meaning 'valley'. It reflects a trend in the 20th century of creating unique names by combining elements from existing names. The name evokes imagery of nature and tranquility, often appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name for their daughters.
Trend Summary
Willodean is a rare name with limited popularity in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Willodean was first seen in the United States in 1914. Willodean has ranked as high as #818 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, Indiana, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Willodean has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Willodean (1950)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1917 | 14 |
| 1918 | 13 |
| 1919 | 23 |
| 1920 | 27 |
| 1921 | 33 |
| 1922 | 24 |
| 1923 | 32 |
| 1924 | 53 |
| 1925 | 48 |
| 1926 | 64 |
| 1927 | 57 |
| 1928 | 76 |
| 1929 | 67 |
| 1930 | 57 |
| 1931 | 66 |
| 1932 | 67 |
| 1933 | 43 |
| 1934 | 37 |
| 1935 | 39 |
| 1936 | 40 |
| 1937 | 29 |
| 1938 | 35 |
| 1939 | 31 |
| 1940 | 29 |
| 1941 | 20 |
| 1942 | 24 |
| 1943 | 21 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1946 | 18 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 17 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 |