Woody is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #8689 in 2006 with 9 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 20 births ranking #3546. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 55.0%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 228,347 boys born was named Woody. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.