How Many People Are Named Woodie?

Complete statistics for the name Woodie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Woodie
Very Rare
English

Woodie is a rare, masculine name with roots in English surnames, making just 1 in 453,397 Americans carry it today. With only 728 people named Woodie alive now, it's a very uncommon choice. The majority of those named Woodie are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation vibe.

~1,496
Living in US
1 in 221,557
Americans
1926
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English surname used as a first name
🌐
Origin
English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Dependable Traditional
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

728
Worldwide Bearers
#165,902
Global Rank
🇰🇷 South Korea
1
🇸🇬 Singapore
1
🇶🇦 Qatar
1
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1
🇲🇽 Mexico
1
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1
🇩🇪 Germany
1
🇫🇷 France
1
🇩🇰 Denmark
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
665 (91%)
♀ Female
63 (9%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 90
5
Would be under 30 (0%)
179
Would be 30–60 (8%)
2,078
Would be over 60 (92%)

All 2,262 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1926

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
88
Modern Appeal
12
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Woodie Through the Generations

Woodie, a name steeped in tradition, has seen its peak popularity in 1926 when 59 babies were given this moniker. Over the decades, the name has maintained a stable presence, though it's now primarily associated with older generations. Today, out of the 728 individuals named Woodie, 2,078 are over 60 years old, indicating a strong preference for this name among the elderly. This trend suggests that Woodie is cherished as a classic, old-school name, often passed down through families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Alabama 255
Texas 149
Mississippi 84
North Carolina 18
Georgia 12
Kentucky 10
Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Woodie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Woodie's English roots

📄 About the Name Woodie

How Many People Have the Name Woodie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,496 people in the United States currently share the name Woodie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 221,557 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Woodie a Common or Rare Name?

Woodie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Woodie Mean?

Woodie means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Woodie in SSA data, approximately 91% are male and 9% are female.

When Was Woodie Most Popular?

The name Woodie reached peak popularity in 1926, with 59 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Woodie?

Approximately 1,496 people named Woodie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,496. That works out to roughly 1 in 221,557 Americans.

Is Woodie a rare name?

Woodie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 221,557 Americans has this name.

What does the name Woodie mean?

Woodie means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.

Is Woodie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 91% of people named Woodie are male and 9% are female.

When was Woodie most popular?

Woodie peaked in 1926 with 59 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,496
All-Time Births1,496
1 in X1 in 221,557
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age90
Peak Year1926
World Rank#165,902
Male %91%
Female %9%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.