Woody
Every Woody since 1882 — 4,246 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Woody
Woody is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,220 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 4,246 American babies have been named Woody. Its peak came in 1946, when 116 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
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 Woody stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Woody 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 | — | — | 10 | #8,220 |
| 2024 | — | — | 11 | #7,730 |
| 2023 | — | — | 20 | #5,058 |
| 2022 | — | — | 17 | #5,619 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #7,070 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #8,023 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,756 |
| 2018 | — | — | 16 | #5,756 |
| 2017 | — | — | 5 | #14,155 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #12,029 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #8,095 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,746 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,830 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,731 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,652 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,826 |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #8,989 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,690 |
| 2005 | — | — | 14 | #5,862 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,514 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,609 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #7,024 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,506 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #5,036 |
| 1995 | — | — | 24 | #3,017 |
| 1990 | — | — | 31 | #2,303 |
| 1985 | — | — | 34 | #1,793 |
| 1980 | — | — | 29 | #1,964 |
| 1975 | — | — | 39 | #1,426 |
| 1970 | — | — | 52 | #1,158 |
| 1965 | — | — | 56 | #995 |
| 1960 | — | — | 74 | #890 |
| 1955 | — | — | 81 | #817 |
| 1950 | — | — | 85 | #749 |
| 1945 | — | — | 101 | #606 |
| 1940 | — | — | 68 | #749 |
| 1935 | — | — | 35 | #1,122 |
| 1930 | — | — | 22 | #1,601 |
| 1925 | — | — | 17 | #2,008 |
| 1920 | — | — | 21 | #1,745 |
| 1915 | — | — | 21 | #1,552 |
| 1910 | — | — | 5 | #1,836 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 7 | #1,159 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Woody
- Woody Allen Film director · b. 1935
- Woody Harrelson Actor · b. 1961
- Woody Guthrie Musician · 1912–1967
- Woody Strode Actor · 1914–1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Woody in 2025?
Woody ranked #8,220 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Woody?
4,246 babies have been named Woody in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Woody most popular?
Woody peaked in 1946, when 116 newborns received the name.
Is Woody a boy or girl name?
Woody is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Woody rising or falling?
Woody is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Woody?
Well-known people named Woody include Woody Allen (film director), Woody Harrelson (actor), Woody Guthrie (musician).