Woodson Boy
Origin(s)
English; Old English
Meaning
Son of Wood; from the wooded area
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Woodson is derived from Old English roots, indicating a connection to nature and wooded areas. It is often considered a surname that has transitioned into a given name. The use of surnames as first names has become increasingly popular in modern naming trends.
Trend Summary
Woodson has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a given name in the United States.
Similar Names
Woodley, Woods, Wilder, Wyatt, Wendell, Wesley, Walden
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Woodson was first seen in the United States in 1880. Woodson has ranked as high as #1312 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. In the past 5 years the name Woodson has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Woodson (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 8 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1884 | 8 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1893 | 8 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1913 | 18 |
| 1914 | 16 |
| 1915 | 27 |
| 1916 | 30 |
| 1917 | 29 |
| 1918 | 27 |
| 1919 | 16 |
| 1920 | 23 |
| 1921 | 17 |
| 1922 | 15 |
| 1923 | 18 |
| 1924 | 22 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1927 | 12 |
| 1928 | 20 |
| 1929 | 11 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 17 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 17 |
| 1936 | 14 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 16 |
| 1944 | 17 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 22 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 48 |