Woodward
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,091 in 1917
0 babies were named Woodward in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryWoodward first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1917, when it reached #2,091.
About the name Woodward
Woodward is a boy name of English origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-ard”. US birth records list Woodward for boys from 1913 to 1960, in 29 of those 48 years. Its best year was 1917, when it ranked #2,091 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1960, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 9.8 | 101,597 boys |
| 1920s | 6.0 | 166,113 boys |
| 1930s | 1.5 | 662,252 boys |
| 1940s | 2.0 | 510,204 boys |
| 1950s | 1.6 | 617,284 boys |
| 1960s | 2.3 | 434,783 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 Woodward
What is the origin of the name Woodward?
Woodward has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Woodward a boy or girl name?
Woodward is a boy name.
How popular is the name Woodward?
Woodward is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1960. It peaked at #2,091 in 1917.