Woodrow
Woodrow is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Row of houses near a wood.
Origin and history
Woodrow is an Old English name originating from a surname that means 'row of houses by a wood'. It experienced peak popularity in the United States during the early 20th century, heavily influenced by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson. In contemporary times, it remains a distinctive classic choice with a vintage, nature-oriented appeal.
Popularity in the United States
39,107 babies in the United States have been named Woodrow since 1880. It ranks #582 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1386.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.5 %)
- SC (7.9 %)
- NC (7.6 %)
- AL (6.2 %)
- GA (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 72 |
| 1910-1920 | 18,355 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,542 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,920 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,761 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,808 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,785 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,149 |
| 1980-1990 | 742 |
| 1990-2000 | 557 |
| 2000-2010 | 284 |
| 2010-2019 | 576 |
| 2020-2029 | 556 |
Famous people named Woodrow
- Woodrow Wilson: President, Academic
- Woodrow 'Woody' Guthrie: Singer-songwriter, Musician
Nicknames
Woody, Wood
Fun facts
- The name saw a dramatic surge in U.S. popularity in 1912 following the election of Thomas Woodrow Wilson to the presidency.
- It originally derived from various English placenames referring to rows of cottages built at the border of a forest.