Of the forest or woods
Originally an English surname for someone who lived in or worked in a forest. It is derived from the Middle English word 'wode', which has roots in the Old English 'wudu'. While historically used as a surname or a nickname for someone perceived as 'wild', it is now a rare and distinctive nature-inspired first name.
Less common today
Wood isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,669 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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