Woodrow Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Woodrow means 'row of trees' and is associated with former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson.
Meaning of the Name Woodrow
Woodrow is an English name derived from the Old English words 'wudu' meaning 'wood' and 'rūh' meaning 'row'. It is believed to refer to someone who lived near a row of trees or a wooded area. Woodrow has political connotations as well, being associated with former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson who served in office from 1913 to 1921.
Popularity of the Name Woodrow
The popularity for the name Woodrow peaked in popularity in the year 1918 with 3,358 births, which ranked number 136 out of 9,303 unique names for that year. Woodrow had the most female births in 1919 with 15, which ranked number 2,264 out of 5,559 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1918 with 3,358, which ranked number 58 out of 4,813 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Woodrow has increased sharply over the last ten years from 35 births to 88 births, an increase of 151.43%. Among males, Woodrow has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 35 births to 88 births, an increase of 151.43%.
Nationwide Popularity of Woodrow
- 20 Year Trend of Woodrow: 175.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Woodrow: 151.43%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Woodrow: 151.43%
Popularity of Woodrow by State
For males, Woodrow was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Woodrow. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | 2220 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 5 | 1329 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Woodrow
- Total Births of Woodrow: 96 (9.66%)
- Male Births of Woodrow: 96 (9.66%)
Given the upward trend of Woodrow over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.66% increase in total births, for a total of 96 births in 2024. Male births for Woodrow have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 96 male births in 2024, an increase of 9.66%.