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Woodrow
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About Woodrow
Woodrow evokes images of strength, tradition, and natural nobility. This name carries presidential gravitas, having graced American history through Woodrow Wilson, lending it automatic recognition and respect. The nature-inspired first syllable "Wood" grounds the name in earthiness and solidity, while "row" adds a sense of direction and purpose. There's an old-fashioned gentleman quality to Woodrow that many modern parents find refreshingly authentic in an era of invented names. It suggests someone thoughtful, principled, and dependable—qualities that never go out of style. The built-in nickname potential of "Woody" offers casual alternatives without losing the name's essential character. In professional contexts, Woodrow commands immediate respect, carrying weight that serves well in careers requiring authority and trust. For families with appreciation for vintage Americana or those simply drawn to names with substance and history, Woodrow stands as a distinguished choice. It's a name that ages beautifully, becoming more impressive with time.
Popularity of the Name Woodrow
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1907 | #862 |
| 1908 | #656 |
| 1909 | #544 |
| 1910 | #395 |
| 1911 | #234 |
| 1912 | #46 |
| 1913 | #44 |
| 1914 | #71 |
| 1915 | #83 |
| 1916 | #64 |
| 1917 | #73 |
| 1918 | #58 |
| 1919 | #91 |
| 1920 | #183 |
| 1921 | #201 |
| 1922 | #211 |
| 1923 | #253 |
| 1924 | #254 |
| 1925 | #296 |
| 1926 | #330 |
| 1927 | #312 |
| 1928 | #391 |
| 1929 | #398 |
| 1930 | #397 |
| 1931 | #367 |
| 1932 | #323 |
| 1933 | #364 |
| 1934 | #369 |
| 1935 | #330 |
| 1936 | #322 |
| 1937 | #286 |
| 1938 | #275 |
| 1939 | #264 |
| 1940 | #268 |
| 1941 | #255 |
| 1942 | #275 |
| 1943 | #251 |
| 1944 | #255 |
| 1945 | #261 |
| 1946 | #299 |
| 1947 | #316 |
| 1948 | #324 |
| 1949 | #343 |
| 1950 | #370 |
| 1951 | #361 |
| 1952 | #360 |
| 1953 | #400 |
| 1954 | #413 |
| 1955 | #438 |
| 1956 | #497 |
| 1957 | #500 |
| 1958 | #525 |
| 1959 | #584 |
| 1960 | #546 |
| 1961 | #541 |
| 1962 | #560 |
| 1963 | #571 |
| 1964 | #567 |
| 1965 | #588 |
| 1966 | #613 |
| 1967 | #604 |
| 1968 | #621 |
| 1969 | #636 |
| 1970 | #684 |
| 1971 | #691 |
| 1972 | #687 |
| 1973 | #734 |
| 1974 | #819 |
| 1975 | #836 |
| 1976 | #819 |
| 1977 | #818 |
| 1978 | #890 |
| 1979 | #888 |
| 1980 | #923 |
| 1981 | #994 |
| 1982 | #964 |
| 1983 | #955 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Woodrow
Names Similar to Woodrow
Nicknames for Woodrow
- Wood
- Woody
- Row
- Drew
Famous People Named Woodrow
| Woodrow Wilson | 28th President of the United States |
| Woodrow Stanley Lloyd | Canadian politician and Premier of Saskatchewan |
| Woodrow W. Keeble | U.S. Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient |
| Woodrow Parfrey | American actor |
| Woodrow W. Wasson | American Medal of Honor recipient |
| Woodrow White | American politician and Mississippi state senator |
| Woodrow Lowe | Former American football player |
| Woodrow Landfair | American basketball player |
| Woodrow Nash | American sculptor |
| Woodrow M. Kroll | Radio host and preacher |
| Woodrow "Woody" Guthrie | American folk singer-songwriter |
| Woodrow "Bud" Krogh | White House aide during the Nixon administration |
| Woodrow Phoenix | British comic book artist and writer |
| Woodrow J. Hinton III | American jazz bassist |
| Woodrow Chambliss | American basketball player |
| Woodrow Borah | American historian and anthropologist |
| Woodrow Crumbo | American artist and Native American activist |
| Woodrow Wilson Guthrie | American botanist and educator |
Characters Named Woodrow
| Woodrow Call | "Lonesome Dove" series by Larry McMurtry |
| Woodrow LaFayette Strode | "The Sons of Katie Elder" movie |
| Woodrow Harris | "American Pie" movie series |
| Woodrow Huckleberry Tiberius Boyd | "King of the Hill" TV show |
| Woodrow "Woody" Pride | "Toy Story" movie series |
| Woodrow Cogburn | "Rooster Cogburn" movie |
| Woodrow Mulligan | "The Green Mile" movie |
| Woodrow "Woody" Jenkins | "A Prairie Home Companion" movie |
| Woodrow "Bud" Ellison | "The Wild Thornberrys" TV show |
| Woodrow Hood | "Sword in the Stone" movie |
| Woodrow Dolarhyde | "Cowboys & Aliens" movie |
| Woodrow F. Call | "Return to Lonesome Dove" TV mini-series |
| Woodrow Phoenix | "Phoenix Without Ashes" TV movie |
| Woodrow Boudreaux | "Treme" TV show |
| Woodrow Wilson Smith | Character in Robert A. Heinlein's "Stranger in a Strange Land" |
| Woodrow "Woody" Anderson | "Northern Exposure" TV show |
| Woodrow "Woody" Wesel | "Ernest Scared Stupid" movie |