Wood
Boy nameWood has been given to 326 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 2023. In 2025, about 1 in 244,011 boys was named Wood.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
326
Peak year
2023 (22 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
2% girls / 98% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Wood — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Wood.
Sibling name ideas for Wood
Same era and popularity as Wood, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Wood?
Wood has been given to 326 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Wood peak?
Wood peaked in 2023, when 22 babies were given the name.
Is Wood a girl or boy name?
Wood is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Wood are boys).
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