Woodrow

Meaning: Row of houses near woodland
Origin: Old English

Nicknames: Woody

Boy's name · #1653 in the US (2025) · Comeback

Popularity over time

Woodrow was #44 in 1913, slipped to #4854, and is currently back at #1653. In a single year its births jumped from about 120 in 1911 to 1,800 in 1912 — the year Woodrow Wilson was elected president.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 5 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#1,304 in England & Wales (2025) · #3,772 in Canada (2024).

Famous Woodrows

Woodrow Wilson — President of the United States from 1913 to 1921 (1856–1924)
Woodrow West — Belizean footballer (born 1985)
Woodrow Parfrey — American film and television actor (1922–1984)
Woodrow Wyatt — British politician (1918–1997)
Woodrow Lloyd — Canadian politician (1913–1972)

In stories & tradition

Woodrow — Pete's Dragon (film)

What Woodrows become

Among 54 notable people named Woodrow:

Similar names: Elwood · Woodson · Marlow · Everette · Wilmer · Wayland

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