Boy nameCurrently #9,802 in the USNew
Wood
//ˈwʊd//
1 syllablePeak year: 20234 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Wood's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Wood's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Wood |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 13 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 13 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Wood through the decades
- Wood peaked in 2023, when 22 babies were named Wood in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1943–2024), use of Wood has risen 22% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Wood currently ranks #9,802 in the US and is a fresh entry on the charts.