Woods
Every Woods since 1912 — 699 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Woods
Woods is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,476 in 2025 with 121 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 699 American babies have been named Woods. Its peak came in 2025, when 127 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 Woods stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Woods 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,840 | 121 | #1,476 |
| 2024 | — | — | 94 | #1,765 |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,478 | 79 | #1,968 |
| 2022 | — | — | 88 | #1,838 |
| 2021 | — | — | 64 | #2,223 |
| 2020 | — | — | 41 | #2,921 |
| 2019 | — | — | 40 | #3,049 |
| 2018 | — | — | 32 | #3,520 |
| 2017 | — | — | 21 | #4,740 |
| 2016 | — | — | 17 | #5,542 |
| 2015 | — | — | 15 | #5,977 |
| 2014 | — | — | 20 | #4,860 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,620 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #14,135 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #10,731 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,709 |
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| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #13,945 |
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| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,902 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Woods in 2025?
Woods ranked #1,476 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 121 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Woods?
699 babies have been named Woods in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Woods most popular?
Woods peaked in 2025, when 127 newborns received the name.
Is Woods a boy or girl name?
Woods is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Woods rising or falling?
Woods is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.