Woodrow
A male given name transferred from the surname, given in the 1910s in honor of President Woodrow Wilson.
Every Woodrow since 1900 — 39,246 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Woodrow
Woodrow is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,653 in 2025 with 102 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1900, 39,246 American babies have been named Woodrow. Its peak came in 1918, when 3,372 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Woodrow stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Woodrow year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 102 | #1,653 |
| 2024 | — | — | 99 | #1,700 |
| 2023 | — | — | 84 | #1,894 |
| 2022 | — | — | 88 | #1,837 |
| 2021 | — | — | 92 | #1,762 |
| 2020 | — | — | 91 | #1,715 |
| 2019 | — | — | 78 | #1,915 |
| 2018 | — | — | 81 | #1,870 |
| 2017 | — | — | 73 | #1,975 |
| 2016 | — | — | 77 | #1,919 |
| 2015 | — | — | 59 | #2,273 |
| 2014 | — | — | 57 | #2,315 |
| 2013 | — | — | 33 | #3,335 |
| 2012 | — | — | 35 | #3,227 |
| 2011 | — | — | 39 | #2,998 |
| 2010 | — | — | 44 | #2,785 |
| 2009 | — | — | 29 | #3,718 |
| 2008 | — | — | 33 | #3,416 |
| 2007 | — | — | 27 | #3,888 |
| 2006 | — | — | 19 | #4,854 |
| 2005 | — | — | 32 | #3,239 |
| 2004 | — | — | 29 | #3,367 |
| 2003 | — | — | 36 | #2,777 |
| 2002 | — | — | 32 | #2,940 |
| 2001 | — | — | 24 | #3,614 |
| 2000 | — | — | 23 | #3,634 |
| 1995 | — | — | 39 | #2,138 |
| 1990 | — | — | 68 | #1,360 |
| 1985 | — | — | 64 | #1,180 |
| 1980 | — | — | 94 | #923 |
| 1975 | — | — | 100 | #836 |
| 1970 | — | — | 147 | #684 |
| 1965 | — | — | 168 | #588 |
| 1960 | — | — | 208 | #546 |
| 1955 | — | — | 283 | #439 |
| 1950 | — | — | 334 | #371 |
| 1945 | — | — | 503 | #261 |
| 1940 | 5 | #5,014 | 443 | #268 |
| 1935 | — | — | 272 | #330 |
| 1930 | — | — | 212 | #397 |
| 1925 | — | — | 375 | #296 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,751 | 774 | #183 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,427 | 1,966 | #83 |
| 1910 | — | — | 45 | #395 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 8 | #1,046 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Woodrow
- Woodrow Wilson Politician · 1856–1924
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Woodrow mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, given in the 1910s in honor of President Woodrow Wilson.
How popular is the name Woodrow in 2025?
Woodrow ranked #1,653 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 102 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Woodrow?
39,246 babies have been named Woodrow in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Woodrow most popular?
Woodrow peaked in 1918, when 3,372 newborns received the name.
Is Woodrow a boy or girl name?
Woodrow is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Woodrow rising or falling?
Woodrow is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Woodrow?
Well-known people named Woodrow include Woodrow Wilson (politician).