Woodson is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3332 in 2022 with 36 recorded births. This places Woodson in the top 23% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 56 births ranking #2450. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 48,455 boys born was named Woodson. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.