Woodford
Meaningford by the wood · English
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,265 in 1916
8 babies were named Woodford in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1911–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Woodford you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Woodford, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Woodford would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWoodford first shows up in US birth records in 1911, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 114 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1916, when it ranked #1,265. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn English, Woodford means “ford by the wood”.
About the name Woodford
Woodford is a boy name of English origin meaning “ford by the wood”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-ord”. US birth records list Woodford for boys from 1911 to 2025, in 50 of those 115 years. Its best year was 1916, when it ranked #1,265 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 25 | 39,929 boys |
| 1920s | 15 | 68,259 boys |
| 1930s | 7.7 | 130,378 boys |
| 1940s | 6.9 | 144,928 boys |
| 1950s | 1.8 | 543,478 boys |
| 1960s | 0.8 | 1,282,051 boys |
| 2020s | 1.9 | 517,241 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Woodford
What does the name Woodford mean?
Woodford means “ford by the wood” in English.
What is the origin of the name Woodford?
Woodford has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Woodford a boy or girl name?
Woodford is a boy name.
How popular is the name Woodford?
Woodford ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1916 (#1,265).