Woodson

Boy name

Woodson has been given to 1,359 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 2025. In 2025, about 1 in 30,501 boys was named Woodson.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,359

Peak year

2025 (56 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▲ +211%

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Woodson.

1,359 babies since 1948

1,364 babies since 1922

1,364 babies since 1991

1,353 babies since 1996

1,353 babies since 2002

1,366 babies since 1917

1,367 babies since 1961

1,350 babies since 1988

How popular is the name Woodson?

Woodson has been given to 1,359 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Woodson peak?

Woodson peaked in 2025, when 56 babies were given the name.

Is Woodson a girl or boy name?

Woodson is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Woodson are boys).

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