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Woody

Woody: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwʊdi/

Meaning and origin of Woody

  • A diminutive of the male given name Woodrow.

Etymology

Clipping of Woodrow + -y.

How popular is Woody?

10U.S. babies in 2025
#600peak rank (1944)
4,246babies since 1880

Since 1880, 10 girls and 4,236 boys in the U.S. have been named Woody (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4918 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #600 in 1944. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Woody FAQ

What does the name Woody mean?

A diminutive of the male given name Woodrow. Clipping of Woodrow + -y.

How popular is the name Woody?

Since 1880, 10 girls and 4,236 boys in the U.S. have been named Woody (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4918 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #600 in 1944. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Woody a boy or girl name?

Woody is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 10 girls and 4,236 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.