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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Woodford — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Woodensley|Woodland
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Woodford

WUD-furd · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14084 in 2023

Peak: #10782 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14084 in 2023

Peak: #10782 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20222023

Rank #14084 · Falling since 2022

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend55

Holding steady in the rankings.

Uniqueness45

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
EnglishNaturePlace NameSurname as Given Name2-syllableGroundedClassicMale-leaningOutdoorsyTraditional
Character
steady reliabilitygrounded wisdomnatural strengthquiet confidenceenduring character
STRONG
High confidence

Woodford is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Woodford at a Glance
Meaning:From Old English 'wudu' (wood) and 'ford' (river crossing). A place name referring to a ford near a wooded area.
Language root:Old English · Anglo-Saxon
Peak rank:#10782 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Woodford
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Colton
English · #98
→ Stable
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Woodford · Overview
Summary

Woodford is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Nature · Classic character
Woodford carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
woodford.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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