Woodrow
Meaningrow by the wood · English
- US rank
- #1,644
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #44 in 1913
102 babies were named Woodrow in the US in 2025. It has climbed 63 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1900–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Woodrow you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 16,750 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Woodrow, 102 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Woodrow would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWoodrow first shows up in US birth records in 1900, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 125 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1913, when it ranked #44. Today it's #1,644, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowWoodrow is 5.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 85,470 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 16,750.
- TrendWoodrow has climbed 63 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,644. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedWoodrow is most popular in Washington, where it ranks #999. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn English, Woodrow means “row by the wood”.
About the name Woodrow
Woodrow is a boy name of English origin meaning “row by the wood”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-row”. US birth records list Woodrow for boys from 1900 to 2025, in 122 of those 126 years. Its best year was 1913, when it ranked #44 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,644, with 102 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 48 | 20,925 boys |
| 1910s | 2,543 | 393 boys |
| 1920s | 413 | 2,419 boys |
| 1930s | 275 | 3,635 boys |
| 1940s | 329 | 3,041 boys |
| 1950s | 141 | 7,102 boys |
| 1960s | 92 | 10,842 boys |
| 1970s | 69 | 14,411 boys |
| 1980s | 40 | 24,777 boys |
| 1990s | 28 | 35,112 boys |
| 2000s | 14 | 70,225 boys |
| 2010s | 31 | 32,478 boys |
| 2020s | 54 | 18,634 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 Woodrow
What does the name Woodrow mean?
Woodrow means “row by the wood” in English.
What is the origin of the name Woodrow?
Woodrow has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Woodrow a boy or girl name?
Woodrow is a boy name.
How popular is the name Woodrow?
Woodrow ranked #1,644 for US boys in 2025, given to 102 babies. Its best year was 1913 (#44).