Will my child share the name Willoughby with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Willoughby per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Willoughby in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Willoughby becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Willoughby has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1357 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1124 in 2008. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Willoughby a good choice for a distinctive name?

Willoughby is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Willoughby a popular baby name in the United States?

Willoughby does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5892

Willoughby

Willoughby is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Willoughby in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#5892

About the Name Willoughby

Willoughby has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1357 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #1124 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

Willoughby is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.