Woodson is an uncommon, unisex given name of American origin. It was created by combining the elements 'wood' and 'son', suggesting a connection to forests or nature. The name has been used sparsely throughout history but gained some popularity in the mid-20th century.
The name Woodson had a notable rise and fall in popularity over the years, with several periods of high and low birth rates. Between 1880 and 1960, there were consistently fewer than 10 births per year, reaching as low as 5 births in some years. However, from 1963 onwards, the number of births began to increase significantly, with a peak of 36 births in 2022. Overall, over this period spanning nearly 14 decades, there were a total of 1255 births named Woodson.