Woodford
Pronunciation: [ w-OODF-erd ]
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Woodford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 64 babies have been named Woodford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Woodford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,571 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,571
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Woodford
Woodford is a boy name .
Woodford is currently ranked #37,571 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Woodford include Woo, Wood, Woody, Woodie, Woodf, Woodfy, Woodfie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, Woy, and Woie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Woodford include Woodrow, Woods, Woodson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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