Woodson
- US rank
- #2,421
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #647 in 1886
56 babies were named Woodson in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,313 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Woodson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 30,488 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Woodson, 56 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Woodson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWoodson has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Woodsons, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1886, when it ranked #647. Today it's #2,421, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowWoodson is 11× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 322,581 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 30,488.
- TrendWoodson has climbed 1,313 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,421. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Woodson
Woodson is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Woodson for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 101 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1886, when it ranked #647 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,421, with 56 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 27 | 37,383 boys |
| 1890s | 19 | 53,967 boys |
| 1900s | 18 | 57,143 boys |
| 1910s | 28 | 35,236 boys |
| 1920s | 15 | 64,851 boys |
| 1930s | 11 | 87,719 boys |
| 1940s | 9.3 | 107,527 boys |
| 1950s | 4.7 | 213,675 boys |
| 1960s | 3.0 | 335,570 boys |
| 1970s | 0.8 | 1,333,333 boys |
| 1980s | 1.6 | 606,061 boys |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,639,344 boys |
| 2000s | 2.8 | 363,636 boys |
| 2010s | 9.8 | 102,459 boys |
| 2020s | 22 | 45,558 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 Woodson
What is the origin of the name Woodson?
Woodson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Woodson a boy or girl name?
Woodson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Woodson?
Woodson ranked #2,421 for US boys in 2025, given to 56 babies. Its best year was 1886 (#647).