Woodrow
2 countries#1644 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Woodrow was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
39,246 births recorded 1900–2025 · currently #1644 · peaked in 1918 with 3,372 births
Most common in: Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
284 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #1078 · peaked in 2015 with 28 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
284 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2015 with 28 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Woodrow’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4675 | — |
| 2007 | #3793 | ↑882 |
| 2008 | #3344 | ↑449 |
| 2009 | #3639 | ↓295 |
| 2010 | #2730 | ↑909 |
| 2011 | #2950 | ↓220 |
| 2012 | #3179 | ↓229 |
| 2013 | #3265 | ↓86 |
| 2014 | #2299 | ↑966 |
| 2015 | #2253 | ↑46 |
| 2016 | #1903 | ↑350 |
| 2017 | #1958 | ↓55 |
| 2018 | #1856 | ↑102 |
| 2019 | #1899 | ↓43 |
| 2020 | #1707 | ↑192 |
| 2021 | #1750 | ↓43 |
| 2022 | #1826 | ↓76 |
| 2023 | #1875 | ↓49 |
| 2024 | #1685 | ↑190 |
| 2025 | #1644 | ↑41 |
Frequently asked questions about Woodrow
Is Woodrow a popular name?
Yes — Woodrow currently ranks #1644 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Woodrow more common for boys or girls?
Woodrow is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Woodrow most popular?
Woodrow peaked in 1918 in United States, with 3,372 recorded births that year.
Is Woodrow rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Woodrow’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #968 in 1900 to #1644 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Woodrow?
At least 39,530 babies have been recorded with the name Woodrow across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Woodrow popular in more than one country?
Yes — Woodrow appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Woodrow?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Woodrow include Nikola, Reynaldo, Bennet, Cortez.
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