US Popularity:4022
Origin:British
Meaning:Row of houses by the wood
Woodrow is a masculine name of English origin that means “row of houses by a wood.” It comes from the Old English wode and reue and was often borne by someone who lived near a row of trees or houses. As a given name, it was made popular by the 28th president of the United States, Woodrow Wilson. During his presidency, Woodrow sailed to the top 50 names in the US and peaked in the year 1913, giving the name a timeless aura.

Famous People Named Woodrow

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  • Woodrow Wilson
    United States President

Woodrow Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Woodrow is currently #4022 in U.S. births
Boy:Woodrow is currently #1888 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1888
in 2023
- 52
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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