Woods is an English surname and given name of recent popularity, derived from the Middle English 'wode', meaning 'wood'. It originally served as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked in woods, or was a woodcutter.
The Woods name has seen a significant increase in popularity over the years, with a total of 472 babies named Woods between 1912 and 2023. While there were only sporadic births in the early to mid-20th century, the name started gaining traction from the late 2000s onwards. The most notable spike occurred recently, with 88 births in 2022 and 78 in 2023, indicating that Woods is currently a popular choice for parents.