Will my child share the name Willow-Rae with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Willow-Rae per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Willow-Rae in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Willow-Rae becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Willow-Rae is declining: down 501 places since 2020, to #2,440 in 2025. It peaked at #1,255 in 2023.

Is Willow-Rae a good choice for a distinctive name?

Willow-Rae 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 Willow-Rae a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Willow-Rae is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Willow-Rae in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Willow-Rae

Willow-Rae has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 473 places in five years. It was most popular in 2023 at #1255 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2014.

Willow-Rae is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Willow-Rae in their class.