Holding steady.
Popularity of Willodene since 1918
Babies named Willodene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 133 |
| 1930s | 79 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Willodene is a rare, early 20th-century American name that combines the natural imagery of a willow tree with the dene suffix, evoking a 'willow valley.' It first appeared on birth records in 1918 and reached its peak popularity in 1928, a pattern typical of many ornate feminine names from that era. The name's trajectory is stable, meaning it has never experienced a significant revival in later decades. While it never cracked the top 1,000 nationally, its concentrated use in the 1920s reflects a broader social trend for names that sound lyrical and nature-inspired. Today, Willodene is an exceedingly uncommon choice, preserved mostly in family histories and genealogical records.
Willodene is a modern compound name, blending Willow (referring to the tree) with the suffix -dene, which is derived from Old English denu meaning 'valley.' It emerged in the early 20th century as part of a trend for feminine names combining nature elements with melodic endings. The name saw modest use in the 1920s and 1930s in the United States but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Willow, Dene, Willie
Variants: Willowdene, Wilodene
Sibling names for Willodene
Names that share Willodene's style, for a brother or sister.
