Woody Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from 'wood', Woody means 'forest' and symbolizes strength and stability.
Meaning of the Name Woody
Woody is an English name derived from the word 'wood' which refers to forest or trees. It can also be a short form of the name Woodrow, which means 'row of houses by the wood'. This name is often associated with nature, strength, and stability.
Popularity of the Name Woody
The popularity for the name Woody peaked in popularity in the year 1946 with 116 births, which ranked number 1,359 out of 8,684 unique names for that year. Woody had the most female births in 1937 with 5, which ranked number 4,255 out of 4,929 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1946 with 116, which ranked number 599 out of 4,019 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Woody has increased sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 17 births, an increase of 88.89%. Among males, Woody has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 17 births, an increase of 88.89%.
Nationwide Popularity of Woody
- 20 Year Trend of Woody: 70.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Woody: 88.89%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Woody: 88.89%
Popularity of Woody by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Woody. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Woody in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Woody is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Woody
- Total Births of Woody: 18 (6.57%)
- Male Births of Woody: 18 (6.57%)
Given the upward trend of Woody over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.57% increase in total births, for a total of 18 births in 2024. Male births for Woody have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 18 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.57%.