Woodrow
Woodrow: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛwΚd.roΚ/ Β· /ΛwΚd.rΙΚ/
Meaning and origin of Woodrow
- A male given name transferred from the surname, given in the 1910s in honor of President Woodrow Wilson.
Etymology
From wood + row.
How popular is Woodrow?
Since 1880, 139 girls and 39,107 boys in the U.S. have been named Woodrow (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1839 in 1912. Its highest rank for boys was #44 in 1913. In 2025, 102 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Woodrow FAQ
What does the name Woodrow mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, given in the 1910s in honor of President Woodrow Wilson. From wood + row.
What is the origin of the name Woodrow?
Woodrow is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Woodrow?
Since 1880, 139 girls and 39,107 boys in the U.S. have been named Woodrow (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1839 in 1912. Its highest rank for boys was #44 in 1913. In 2025, 102 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Woodrow a boy or girl name?
Woodrow is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 139 girls and 39,107 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.