Woodson Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationWOOD-sun / /ˈwʊd.sən/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.
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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 been most popular in Kentucky, Texas, Missouri, and Arkansas. In the past 5 years the name Woodson has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Woodson (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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KY | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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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 |