Woodward vs Woodie
Side-by-side comparison of Woodward and Woodie — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Woodward | Woodie |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 205 | 1,924 |
| Peak Year | 1917 | 1946 |
| Peak Year Births | 14 | 48 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1940ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1913 | 1880 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Woodward | Woodie |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 61 |
| 1890ss | — | 44 |
| 1900ss | — | 52 |
| 1910ss | 56 | 271 |
| 1920ss | 66 | 283 |
| 1930ss | 16 | 238 |
| 1940ss | 31 | 408 |
| 1950ss | 31 | 288 |
| 1960ss | 5 | 144 |
| 1970ss | — | 85 |
| 1980ss | — | 34 |
| 1990ss | — | 16 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1913–1960.