Total births
61
Boys' name · since 1890
Woodfin
Since 1890, U.S. Social Security records show 61 babies named Woodfin, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 61
- total births
- 1890–1950
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Woodfin sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 61 recorded since 1890.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Woodfin has been recorded 61 times among boys since 1890, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1890 to 1950.
- 61 total births
- 1890–1950 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
61 boys have been named Woodfin since 1890, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1950.
- 61
- total births
- 1890–1950
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Woodfin was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
10 babies were named Woodfin in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Woodfin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Woodfin's full recorded timeline at 1921, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1890, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1921 peak of 10 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Woodfin at a glance
Last recorded 1950Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1890
Woodfin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1890–1950
- Peak year (1921)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Woodfin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Woodfin's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Woodfin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
23 births
- 1920s
1920s
21 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 23 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Woodfin? ▼
Woodfin has been given to 61 babies in the U.S. since 1890, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1950. 10 babies were born in 1921, its single highest year.
When was Woodfin most popular? ▼
Woodfin was most popular in the 1910s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
How long has the name Woodfin been used? ▼
Woodfin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1890, spanning 61 years of data through 1950.
What names are similar to Woodfin? ▼
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 Woodfin's data
- Woodfin's decade-level peak was the 1910s (23 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Woodfin
Nearby Names Like Woodfin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Woodfin
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 Woodfin side by side: Woodfin vs Woodrow Woodfin vs Woody Woodfin 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, 1890–1950 (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. "Woodfin: Baby Name Since 1890 - 61 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/woodfin. 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 Woodfin 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.