Willodean is an uncommon and distinctive given name of unknown origin, perhaps a creative blend of traditional names or derived from an imaginary source. It is comprised of 'Willo-' as a prefix, possibly drawn from names like William or Willa, and '-dean' as a suffix, which might be inspired by names such as Dean or the occupational term for a dean. The name Willodean has not been widely used throughout history, making it unique and memorable. It typically appears in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States.
The name Willodean experienced significant popularity during the early to mid-20th century, with a notable spike occurring between 1926 and 1931. During this period, the number of births reached its peak at 76 in 1928. However, towards the end of the century, usage of the name declined substantially, with fewer than 10 births recorded each year from 1944 onwards. Overall, a total of 1237 births were recorded for the name Willodean between 1914 and 1958.