Boy · #3,329 in 2026

Woodfin

Name: Popularity of the name Woodfin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Woodfin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Woodfin is a town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Woodfin had a population of 7,936. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is named for Nicholas Washington Woodfin, a renowned lawyer and statesman of early North Carolina, under whom Governor Zebulon Vance clerked as an attorney.

Current Rank

#3,329

Peak Rank

#2,804 (1921)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1890

First Year

1950

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#2804

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Woodfin

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

Nicholas Washington Woodfin The town's history is closely tied to manufacturing . Much of the remaining early housing stock is characteristic of early 20th century mill villages . Many neighborhoods within the community bear names tied to the industry, such as "Martel Village" and "Company Bottom". The decline of American industry in the 1970s and '80s brought a decline to the economy of Woodfin as well. The loss of many manufacturing jobs led to a decline in population and property values. Starting in the 1990s, however, the town has experienced new residential growth, due primarily to the in

The Story of Woodfin

Woodfin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1890, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 10 Woodfins were born — ranking #2,804 that year. As of 2026, Woodfin ranks #3,329 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 61 Woodfins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Woodfin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Woodfin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Woodin
Woodfern
Wooden
Wooding
Redfin
Widen
Woodson
Weeden
Woden
Whedon
Weedon
Wyden

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Woodfin

What does the name Woodfin mean?

How popular is Woodfin in 2026?

In 2026, Woodfin ranks #3,329 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Woodfin most popular?

Woodfin reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #2,804 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Woodfin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Woodfin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Woodfin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Woodfin include Lott, Iley, Athol. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Woodfin

Woodfin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1890 and has accumulated 61 births in the dataset. Woodfin's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #2,804. Use the chart and map above to compare Woodfin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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