Wood
Every Wood since 1880 — 326 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Wood
Wood is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,627 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 326 American babies have been named Wood. Its peak came in 2023, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Wood stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Wood year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 2025 | — | — | 7 | #10,627 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,833 |
| 2023 | 6 | #15,086 | 16 | #5,900 |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,779 |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #12,070 |
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| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,775 |
| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,932 |
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| 1930 | — | — | 9 | #3,016 |
| 1925 | — | — | 13 | #2,433 |
| 1920 | — | — | 7 | #3,813 |
| 1915 | — | — | 13 | #2,179 |
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| 1880 | — | — | 5 | #1,053 |
Famous people named Wood
- Wood Harris Actor · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Wood in 2025?
Wood ranked #10,627 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Wood?
326 babies have been named Wood in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Wood most popular?
Wood peaked in 2023, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Wood a boy or girl name?
Wood is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Wood rising or falling?
Wood is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Wood?
Well-known people named Wood include Wood Harris (actor).