Is Woodrow a boy's or girl's name?

Woodrow is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 139 recorded births.

When was Woodrow most popular?

Woodrow reached its peak popularity in 1918 with 3,358 births that year. It is currently ranked #1694 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Woodrow?

Woodrow is currently ranked #1694 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 39,005 babies since 1900.

Woodrow

An uncommon Middle English pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsMiddle EnglishRising fast Also a pet name

#1694▲ 200in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A topographic surname from Middle English for a dweller in a row of houses near a wood.

Woodrow is a boy's and girl's baby name of Middle English origin, from the English surname meaning 'row of trees by the wood' or 'dweller in a lane through the woods,' from Middle English wode (wood) and row (lane). President Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921) cemented the name in American political history.

With over 39,000 U.S. births recorded, Woodrow was a popular American name in the early 20th century. Today it's experiencing a quiet revival among parents drawn to vintage names with substance — Woody is the natural, charming nickname.

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Popularity Over Time

Woodrow climbed 1672 spots in the last 20 years — from #3366 to #1694.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Woodrow
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	454	#1780	▼
2010s	576	#2461	▲
2000s	284	#3544	▼
1990s	557	#1744	▼
1980s	742	#1129	▼
1970s	1,149	#787	▼
1960s	1,785	#585	▼
1950s	2,808	#446	▼
1940s	4,761	#285	▲
1930s	2,920	#330	▼
1920s	4,542	#283	▼
1910s	18,355	#116	▲
1900s	72	#923	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Woodrow
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	99	#1694	+15 (17.9%)
2023	84	#1894	-4 (-4.5%)
2022	88	#1837	-4 (-4.3%)
2021	92	#1762	+1 (1.1%)
2020	91	#1715	+13 (16.7%)
2019	78	#1915	-3 (-3.7%)
2018	81	#1870	+8 (11.0%)
2017	73	#1975	-4 (-5.2%)
2016	77	#1917	+18 (30.5%)
2015	59	#2271	+2 (3.5%)
2014	57	#2315	+24 (72.7%)
2013	33	#3335	-2 (-5.7%)
2012	35	#3227	-4 (-10.3%)
2011	39	#2998	-5 (-11.4%)
2010	44	#2785	+15 (51.7%)
2009	29	#3716	-4 (-12.1%)
2008	33	#3416	+6 (22.2%)
2007	27	#3887	+8 (42.1%)
2006	19	#4854	-13 (-40.6%)
2005	32	#3239	+3 (10.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Woodrow as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Woodrow has also been given to 139 girls in the U.S. since 1912.

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Current rank

139

Total births

1919

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Frequently Asked

Can Woodrow be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Woodrow is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1694. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Woodrow has two lives

Woodrow, the baby name

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Woodrow, the pet name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1900–2024) · Methodology