Will my child share the name Woodrow with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 22 UK babies named Woodrow per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Woodrow in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Woodrow becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Woodrow is declining: down 191 places since 2020, to #1,276 in 2025. It peaked at #1,024 in 2015.

Is Woodrow a good choice for a distinctive name?

Woodrow is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Woodrow?

Notable people named Woodrow include: Woodrow Wilson High School (Dallas) and Steven Woodrow.

Is Woodrow a popular baby name in the United States?

Woodrow does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1276

Woodrow

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Woodrow is a distinctive choice, ranked #1276 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Woodrow in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Woodrow

Woodrow has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 432 places in five years. It was most popular in 2015 at #1024 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.

Woodrow is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Woodrow in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Woodrow

Woodrow Stanley — Woodrow Stanley was an American Democratic Party politician.
Woodrow Wilson — Thomas Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of the United States, serving from 1913 to 1921.
Woodrow Wilson High School (Dallas) — Woodrow Wilson High School, commonly known locally in short as Woodrow, is a public high school located in East Dallas, Texas (U.S.).

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