Woodie
Woodie is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Row of houses by the wood, or forest dweller.
Origin and history
Woodie is a diminutive form of Woody or Woodrow, derived from an English surname or place name referring to a forest or wood. It was moderately popular in the early to mid-20th century in the United States but has become rare in recent decades. Today, it carries a rustic, vintage charm.
Popularity in the United States
1,924 babies in the United States have been named Woodie since 1880. It ranks #2930 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (49.2 %)
- TX (26.4 %)
- MS (16.5 %)
- NC (3.5 %)
- KY (2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 61 |
| 1890-1900 | 44 |
| 1900-1910 | 52 |
| 1910-1920 | 271 |
| 1920-1930 | 283 |
| 1930-1940 | 238 |
| 1940-1950 | 408 |
| 1950-1960 | 288 |
| 1960-1970 | 144 |
| 1970-1980 | 85 |
| 1980-1990 | 34 |
| 1990-2000 | 16 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Woodie
- Woodie Fryman: Baseball Pitcher, Athlete
- Woodie King Jr.: Theatre Director, Producer
Fun facts
- Woodie originally gained usage as a familiar nickname for Woodrow, which saw a surge in popularity around President Woodrow Wilson's tenure.
- The majority of published U.S. birth records for Woodie occurred in the first half of the 20th century.