Woods
Meaningfrom the woods · English
- US rank
- #1,466
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,466 in 2025
121 babies were named Woods in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,420 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 14,124 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Woods, 121 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Woods would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWoods first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearWoods is at its all-time high right now: #1,466 in 2025.
- TrendWoods has climbed 1,420 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,466. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedWoods is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #473, followed by Alabama (#765) and Indiana (#773). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
- MeaningIn English, Woods means “from the woods”. Our records link it to American and English roots.
About the name Woods
Woods is a boy name of American and English origin meaning “from the woods”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-ods”. US birth records list Woods for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 21 of those 114 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,466 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,466, with 121 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.0 | 330,579 boys |
| 2000s | 0.6 | 1,694,915 boys |
| 2010s | 9.2 | 108,108 boys |
| 2020s | 47 | 21,246 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Woods
What does the name Woods mean?
Woods means “from the woods” in English.
What is the origin of the name Woods?
Woods has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Woods a boy or girl name?
Woods is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Woods?
Woods ranked #1,466 for US boys in 2025, given to 121 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,466).