Wood
boy name#9714 in 2025Wood entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #837 in 1882, ranks #9714 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#9714
rank today
#837
peak (1882)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #898 |
| 1910s | #2313 |
| 1920s | #3208 |
| 1930s | #3191 |
| 1940s | #3272 |
| 1950s | #3298 |
| 1990s | #8236 |
| 2020s | #8831 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Wood has been most popular in FL.
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Wood are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Wood alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wood in 2025?
- Wood ranks #9714 among US boy names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Wood most popular?
- Wood peaked in 1882, reaching #837 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wood with classmates?
- Wood will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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