Woodward
boy nameWoodward entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2091 in 1917, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#2091
peak (1917)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2871 |
| 1920s | #3398 |
| 1930s | #3590 |
| 1940s | #3207 |
| 1950s | #3102 |
| 1960s | #4038 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Woodward are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Woodward 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 Woodward in 2025?
- Woodward is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Woodward most popular?
- Woodward peaked in 1917, reaching #2091 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Woodward with classmates?
- Woodward will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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