Woodson
1 country#2421 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Woodson’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,359 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2421 · peaked in 2025 with 56 births
Most common in: Kentucky, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Woodson’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #12055 | — |
| 2007 | #12367 | ↓312 |
| 2008 | #7698 | ↑4669 |
| 2009 | #8985 | ↓1287 |
| 2010 | #12231 | ↓3246 |
| 2011 | #7502 | ↑4729 |
| 2012 | #5720 | ↑1782 |
| 2013 | #6241 | ↓521 |
| 2014 | #5252 | ↑989 |
| 2015 | #5058 | ↑194 |
| 2016 | #4327 | ↑731 |
| 2017 | #3678 | ↑649 |
| 2018 | #3793 | ↓115 |
| 2019 | #4230 | ↓437 |
| 2020 | #3734 | ↑496 |
| 2021 | #4118 | ↓384 |
| 2022 | #3278 | ↑840 |
| 2023 | #3416 | ↓138 |
| 2024 | #2715 | ↑701 |
| 2025 | #2421 | ↑294 |
Frequently asked questions about Woodson
Is Woodson a popular name?
Yes — Woodson currently ranks #2421 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Woodson more common for boys or girls?
Woodson is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Woodson most popular?
Woodson peaked in 2025 in United States, with 56 recorded births that year.
Is Woodson rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Woodson’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #682 in 1880 to #2421 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Woodson?
At least 1,359 babies have been recorded with the name Woodson across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Woodson?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Woodson include Wali, Walton, Ananias.
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Ranked directly next to Woodson in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.