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Summary

The name Woodrow originates from the Old English elements meaning wood and row, suggesting a path through wooded areas. It evolved through various forms from Old English to Modern English. The name carries connotations of nature and leadership, particularly due to its association with President Woodrow Wilson. There are no notable biblical connections, and it gained popularity in the early 20th century. Common variants include Woody and Wood. Today, Woodrow is viewed as a traditional name, often linked to historical significance and intellectual traits.

The name Woodrow is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Woodrow has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Woodrow' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 122nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 300th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 432nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 728th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1316th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3021st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1970th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3588th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7034th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11867th out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Woodrow' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.