Woodie
boy nameWoodie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #578 in 1886, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#578
peak (1886)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #734 |
| 1890s | #928 |
| 1900s | #1042 |
| 1910s | #1099 |
| 1920s | #1426 |
| 1930s | #1418 |
| 1940s | #1067 |
| 1950s | #1446 |
| 1960s | #2287 |
| 1970s | #3672 |
| 1980s | #6227 |
| 1990s | #8534 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Woodie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Woodie alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Woodie in 2025?
- Woodie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Woodie most popular?
- Woodie peaked in 1886, reaching #578 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Woodie with classmates?
- Woodie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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