Total births
283
Boys' name · since 1911
Woodard
283 babies named Woodard in U.S. Social Security records since 1911, with the highest year being 1920. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 283
- total births
- 1911–1958
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Woodard sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 283 recorded since 1911.
Social Security Administration records show Woodard recorded 283 times among boys since 1911, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 1958.
- 283 total births
- 1911–1958 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
283 boys have been named Woodard since 1911, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1958.
- 283
- total births
- 1911–1958
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Woodard was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
18 babies were named Woodard in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Woodard's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Woodard splits its recorded history at 1930: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1911 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1920 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Woodard at a glance
Last recorded 1958Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Woodard popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1958
- Peak year (1920)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Woodard by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Woodard's strongest decade.
96 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Woodard births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
65 births
- 1920s
1920s
96 births
- 1930s
1930s
42 births
- 1940s
1940s
46 births
- 1950s 34
1950s
34 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 96 births (34% of all-time use).
Woodard by state
Where Woodard concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 5 | 1.8% |
Mississippi share of Woodard's total US births 1.8%
5 of 283 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Woodard? ▼
283 babies have been named Woodard since 1911. It was last recorded in 1958. The peak year was 1920 with 18 births.
When was Woodard most popular? ▼
Woodard was most popular in the 1920s decade with 96 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Woodard most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Woodard are Mississippi (5 births).
How long has the name Woodard been used? ▼
Woodard has been recorded in Social Security data since 1911, spanning 48 years of data through 1958.
What names are similar to Woodard? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Woodrow, Woody, Woodie, Woodson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Woodard's data
- Woodard's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (96 total births) through the 1950s (34) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Mississippi records the most Woodards (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Woodard
Nearby Names Like Woodard
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Woodard
Woodrow Boy
#1690 39,107 births
Woody Boy
#7271 4,236 births
Woodie Boy
1,924 births
Woodson Boy
#2719 1,359 births
Woodroe Boy
784 births
Compare Woodard side by side: Woodard vs Woodrow Woodard vs Woody Woodard vs Woodie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1911–1958 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Woodard: Baby Name Since 1911 - 283 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/woodard. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Woodard draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.