Woodruff, of Welsh origin, is an uncommon yet distinctive given name. It is derived from the Old Welsh personal name "Gwynthref," which is composed of two elements: "gwyn" meaning "white" or "fair," and "tref" translating to "town." Thus, Woodruff can be interpreted as "having a fair town" or "from the white town." This name was brought to England by early Welsh settlers and has since become associated with English-speaking countries.
"Woodruff experienced peak popularity between 1912 and 1922, with a significant drop after 1926. Despite some fluctuations post-1930s, the name remained relatively consistent until the late 1950s."