Woodson

Woodson - A very unique male name

Woodson appeared on the charts for the first time in 1915 on position #1383. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Woodson and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Woodson? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Woodson. The baby boy name Woodson was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4333 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Woodson peaked in popularity 110 years ago in 1916 on position 1327.

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Woodson is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Woodson is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,927 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,927.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Woodson is where you live.

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Woodson origin and meaning

English surname transfer

From the English surname Woodson — 'son of Wood', Wood being a medieval short form of names in wudu, 'wood'

Woodson is a transferred English surname whose first-name record is astonishingly old and thin — it begins in 1915 and has never exceeded eight births in a year. The surname is transparent ('Wood's son'), but Wood itself is a medieval pet form whose full-name source varies, so the derivation is stated with reserve. Historian Carter G. Woodson, founder of Black History Month, holds it as a surname and is the name's great association, not a documented tribute source.

Origin uncertain

Woodson is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Woodson

We've found the following names that sound similar to Woodson, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Woodson

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Woodson a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Woodson?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

WOOD-son · /ˈwʊdsən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Woodson for old-surname gravity and, often, quiet respect for Carter G. Woodson's legacy.

Worth knowing

• It reads surname-first, and many will assume it honours Carter G. Woodson whether or not it does.