NAME PROFILE
Pershing
Derived from the Old English word 'welig' meaning the willow tree; it represents flexibility, grace, and resilience. This name suggests a person who is exceptionally adaptable, possesses a gentle spirit, and finds strength in their natural elegance.
Key Stats
| Total births | 599 |
| Gender | Male (55% / 45%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1917 |
| Most recent | 1921 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
LA — 36%TX — 21%PA — 14%MO — 14%FL — 14%
Notable People
Willo Flood (Professional Footballer) · Willow Smith (Singer and Songwriter) · Willow Shields (Actress in The Hunger Games) · Willow Bay (Journalist and Television Host) · Willow Johnson (Voice Actress in Inuyasha)
Nicknames & Diminutives
WillsBillieLoWilly
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