Woody
Boy nameWoody has been given to 4,246 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It peaked in 1946.
Meaning & origin /ˈwʊdi/
Clipping of Woodrow + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,246
Peak year
1946 (116 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1882
10-year trend
▲ +67%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Woody's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #749 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Woody.
FAQ
How popular is the name Woody?
Woody has been given to 4,246 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Woody peak?
Woody peaked in 1946, when 116 babies were given the name.
Is Woody a girl or boy name?
Woody is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Woody are boys).
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