Willoughby Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationWIL-oh-bee / /ˈwɪl.ə.bi/English; Old English
Meaning
English: From the willow farm; Old English: Farm by the willow trees
Historical & Cultural Background
Willoughby is a name of English origin, derived from a place name in England. It is often associated with rural landscapes and nature, particularly willow trees. The name has been used historically as both a surname and a given name. It gained some popularity in the 19th century and has literary connections.
Trend Summary
Willoughby has seen a resurgence in interest as a unique name choice in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Will
- Willie
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Willoughby was first seen in the United States in 1915. Willoughby has ranked as high as #895 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Willoughby has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 14 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |