Declining since 2020, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Yarrow since 1972
Babies named Yarrow per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 43 | 16 |
| 1980s | 6 | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 14 | 0 |
| 2020s | 23 | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Yarrow is an extremely rare unisex name drawn from the botanical world, ranking #14,942 in 2023, with roughly 1 in 321,000 newborns receiving it. Its peak usage came in 1976, likely reflecting a broader trend of nature-inspired names during that era. Although Yarrow has been recorded since 1972, it has never entered widespread use and has been declining in popularity since 2020. Its consistent rarity appeals to parents seeking an uncommon yet recognizable plant name with a soft, modern sound.
Yarrow is taken directly from the name of the herbaceous plant Achillea millefolium, known for its feathery leaves and clusters of white or pink flowers. The plant name comes from Old English gearwe, of Germanic origin. As a given name, Yarrow fits the trend of botanical names used for both boys and girls, though it remains rare. It has been in sporadic use in the United States since the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yar, Arrow
Sibling names for Yarrow
Names that share Yarrow's style, for a brother or sister.
