Woodford
Every Woodford since 1911 — 578 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Woodford
Woodford is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,661 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1911, 578 American babies have been named Woodford. Its peak came in 1916, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Woodford stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Woodford year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 2025 | 8 | #9,661 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #14,094 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,785 |
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| 1955 | 6 | #3,880 |
| 1950 | 5 | #4,185 |
| 1945 | 9 | #2,572 |
| 1940 | 9 | #2,669 |
| 1935 | 8 | #2,947 |
| 1930 | 19 | #1,751 |
| 1925 | 16 | #2,088 |
| 1920 | 21 | #1,744 |
| 1915 | 20 | #1,599 |
| 1910 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Woodford in 2025?
Woodford ranked #9,661 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Woodford?
578 babies have been named Woodford in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Woodford most popular?
Woodford peaked in 1916, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Woodford a boy or girl name?
Woodford is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Woodford rising or falling?
Woodford is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.