Woody
How to say it: WOOD-ee · /ˈwudi/
Nickname for Woodrow or Elwood meaning 'wood' - associated with Woody Guthrie and Toy Story.
Woody was the 7,193rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 10 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1940s, its births are up about 36% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #6,672 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #7,193 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 10 |
| Share of births | 1 in 331,534 |
| Peak decade | 1940s |
| Change over 10 years | +36% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #6,672 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Woody peaked in the 1940s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Woody is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
England and Wales: #400.
Famous people named Woody
- Woody Allen (born 1935)American filmmaker, actor and comedian
- Woody Harrelson (born 1961)American actor
- Woody Guthrie (1912–1967)American singer-songwriter
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Sheriff Woody, cowboy-doll co-protagonist of Pixar's Toy Story franchise
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