Woodruff
boy nameWoodruff entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1755 in 1917, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1755
peak (1917)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2046 |
| 1920s | #3645 |
| 1930s | #3060 |
| 1940s | #3255 |
| 1950s | #3677 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Woodruff are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Woodruff alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Woodruff in 2025?
- Woodruff is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Woodruff most popular?
- Woodruff peaked in 1917, reaching #1755 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Woodruff with classmates?
- Woodruff will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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