Woody

Woody is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 11 boys in the United States.

Woody at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Woody

Woody belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Woody first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #600 in 1944, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 4,224 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Woody in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#600 in 1944
Peak year
1946
Babies named Woody in 2024
11
Total since 1880
4,224

Woody in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#347 in 2020
Babies named Woody in 2025
103
Total since 1996
2,054

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Woody mean?

The meaning of Woody is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Woody a boy or girl name?

Woody is a boy name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Woody?

Woody comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Woody?

Woody first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #600 in 1944, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].