Woodson
Woodson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Wood, or son of the woodman.
Origin and history
Woodson is a traditional English habitational surname transferred to a given name, historically indicating a son of Wood. While long used as an uncommon first name in the United States, it has seen a modest revival in recent years. It fits well within the popular trend of using surname-derived names with nature roots.
Popularity in the United States
1,359 babies in the United States have been named Woodson since 1880. It ranks #3351 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1700.
States where it is most popular
- KY (48.1 %)
- TX (37.7 %)
- MO (7.8 %)
- AR (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 30 |
| 1890-1900 | 21 |
| 1900-1910 | 25 |
| 1910-1920 | 187 |
| 1920-1930 | 170 |
| 1930-1940 | 120 |
| 1940-1950 | 137 |
| 1950-1960 | 94 |
| 1960-1970 | 57 |
| 1970-1980 | 12 |
| 1980-1990 | 30 |
| 1990-2000 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 55 |
| 2010-2019 | 182 |
| 2020-2029 | 227 |
Famous people named Woodson
- Woodson Savage: Politician
Fun facts
- Woodson originated in medieval England as a patronymic surname for someone who was the child of a person named Wood or a woodsman.
- The surname Woodson has a long history in colonial American history, tracing back to early English settlers in Virginia in the 17th century.