Total births
1,924
Unisex name · since 1880
Woodie
Woodie has 1,924 recorded births since 1880 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1946 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,924
- total births
- 1880–1998
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Woodie sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,924 recorded since 1880.
Social Security Administration records show Woodie recorded 1,924 times among boys since 1880, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 1998.
- 1,924 total births
- 1880–1998 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,924 boys have been named Woodie since 1880, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1998.
- 1,924
- total births
- 1880–1998
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Woodie was born in this single decade.
1946
Single peak year
48 babies were named Woodie in 1946 - its busiest year on record.
Woodie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Woodie's SSA record in two at 1937 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1880, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1946 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Woodie at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1946
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Woodie popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–1998
- Peak year (1946)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 119 years of records
Woodie popularity over time - girls
338 total births recorded since 1888 (Woodie as girls' name)
Woodie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Woodie's strongest decade.
408 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Woodie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 61
1880s
61 births
- 1890s 44
1890s
44 births
- 1900s 52
1900s
52 births
- 1910s
1910s
271 births
- 1920s
1920s
283 births
- 1930s
1930s
238 births
- 1940s
1940s
408 births
- 1950s
1950s
288 births
- 1960s 144
1960s
144 births
- 1970s 85
1970s
85 births
- 1980s 34
1980s
34 births
- 1990s 16
1990s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 408 births (21% of all-time use).
How Woodie compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Woodie's total volume
Woodie vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Woodie by state
Where Woodie concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 250 | 13.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 134 | 7.0% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 84 | 4.4% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 18 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Kentucky | | 10 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 7 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.3% |
Alabama share of Woodie's total US births 13.0%
Even split
250 of 1,924 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Woodie? ▼
1,924 babies have been named Woodie since 1880. It was last recorded in 1998. The peak year was 1946 with 48 births.
When was Woodie most popular? ▼
Woodie was most popular in the 1940s decade with 408 total births. The single peak year was 1946.
Where is Woodie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Woodie are Alabama (250 births), Texas (134 births), Mississippi (84 births).
Is Woodie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Woodie is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,924 births, and as a girl's name it has 338 births.
How long has the name Woodie been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Woodie since 1880 -- 119 years through the most recent 1998 data.
What names are similar to Woodie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Woodrow, Woody, Woodson, Woodroe, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Woodie's data
- Woodie's decade-level peak was the 1940s (408 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Woodies (250 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Woodie
Nearby Names Like Woodie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Woodie
Woodrow Boy
#1690 39,107 births
Woody Boy
#7271 4,236 births
Woodson Boy
#2719 1,359 births
Woodroe Boy
784 births
Woods Boy
#1758 688 births
Compare Woodie side by side: Woodie vs Woodrow Woodie vs Woody Woodie vs Woodson
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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, 1880–1998 (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. "Woodie: Baby Name Since 1880 - 1,924 Births, Peak 1946." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/woodie. 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 Woodie 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.