Woody
5 countries#7679 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Woody was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,246 births recorded 1882–2025 · currently #7679 · peaked in 1946 with 116 births
Most common in: Texas, North Carolina, California, Tennessee, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,713 births recorded 1999–2025 · currently #844 · peaked in 2020 with 132 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,642 births recorded 1999–2021 · currently #356 · peaked in 2020 with 129 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
128 births recorded 1983–2022 · currently #4603 · peaked in 1992 with 10 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
68 births recorded 2005–2025 · currently #762 · peaked in 2018 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2014–2014 · peaked in 2014 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Woody’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #6976 | — |
| 2005 | #5578 | ↑1398 |
| 2006 | #7998 | ↓2420 |
| 2008 | #8324 | ↓326 |
| 2009 | #8985 | ↓661 |
| 2010 | #8803 | ↑182 |
| 2011 | #8079 | ↑724 |
| 2012 | #8158 | ↓79 |
| 2013 | #8118 | ↑40 |
| 2014 | #7562 | ↑556 |
| 2015 | #10644 | ↓3082 |
| 2017 | #12246 | ↓1602 |
| 2018 | #5540 | ↑6706 |
| 2019 | #9756 | ↓4216 |
| 2020 | #7502 | ↑2254 |
| 2021 | #6698 | ↑804 |
| 2022 | #5445 | ↑1253 |
| 2023 | #4886 | ↑559 |
| 2024 | #7257 | ↓2371 |
| 2025 | #7679 | ↓422 |
Frequently asked questions about Woody
Is Woody a popular name?
Yes — Woody currently ranks #7679 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Woody more common for boys or girls?
Woody is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Woody most popular?
Woody peaked in 1946 in United States, with 116 recorded births that year.
Is Woody rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Woody’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #943 in 1882 to #7679 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Woody?
At least 6,087 babies have been recorded with the name Woody across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Woody popular in more than one country?
Yes — Woody appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.