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At a Glance: Name: Yarrow – Meaning: rough (Celtic river name); also the yarrow herb – Origin: Celtic (river name) / English (plant name) – Gender: used for both boys and girls
Yarrow has two roots worth knowing: as a Celtic river name it means "rough," and in English it's also the name of the yarrow herb. That gives parents a name grounded in both a landscape word and a plant name, rather than one single tidy meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Yarrow
Meaning: Rough (celtic river name); also the yarrow herb.
Origin: Celtic (river name) / English (plant name).
Source: Wiktionary.
Popularity of Yarrow
SSA records from 1972 to 2024 show Yarrow has always been rare, peaking at #5093 in 1973 with 6 babies given the name, and landing at #8922 in 2024 with 9.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1972–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Yarrow mean?
Rough (celtic river name); also the yarrow herb. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Yarrow)
Is Yarrow a popular name right now?
Yarrow peaked at #5093 in 1973 and is ranked #8922 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2024.)
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