Woods
Woods is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Of the forest or woods.
Origin and history
Woods originated as an English topographic surname for someone who lived near or worked in a forest. It has recently gained traction in the United States as a trendy nature-inspired given name. Its usage as a first name for boys has risen sharply in the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
688 babies in the United States have been named Woods since 1880. It ranks #3988 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1449.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24 %)
- NC (16 %)
- CA (11.4 %)
- GA (7.4 %)
- SC (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 17 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 12 |
| 2010-2019 | 172 |
| 2020-2029 | 487 |
Fun facts
- It originally referred to individuals residing in or near a wood or forest.
- A vast majority of the total recorded U.S. male births with this first name occurred after 2020.