Woody is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #396 in 2023 with 100 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 129 births ranking #347. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 2,767 boys born was named Woody. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Woody is an easy-going, familiar nickname-style name with strong woodland imagery. It feels warm, playful, and distinctly informal.
The name is often used as a short form of Woodrow, though for many people its natural word association is equally important. Its modern tone depends more on friendliness than formality.