Holding steady.
Popularity of Willodean since 1914
Babies named Willodean per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 84 |
| 1920s | 481 |
| 1930s | 444 |
| 1940s | 173 |
| 1950s | 55 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Willodean is a rare name from the early 20th century, first recorded in 1914. It peaked in 1928, during the 1920s decade, reflecting a trend for elaborate invented names. Despite no longer ranking nationally, it maintains a vintage charm. The name combines natural imagery (Willow) with the popular suffix -dean, creating a distinctive sound. Its stable trajectory shows it never fell from favor, but simply faded from common use. Though consistently feminine, it shares similarities with both nature and traditional names.
Willodean is a modern coinage that emerged in the early 20th century, likely formed by combining the name Willow with the suffix -dean (as in Dean or Dene). It may also be a feminine variant of Willard or a blend of William and Dean. First recorded in 1914, it saw its peak popularity in 1928, primarily in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Will, Willie, Deanie
Variants: Willodeane, Willowdean
Sibling names for Willodean
Names that share Willodean's style, for a brother or sister.
