Woodrow Steele

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Woodrow Steele — English
38K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Woodrow Steele is a name that combines English origins. The first name Woodrow is a masculine given name of English origin. Woodrow is a male English given name and surname. The name is derived from the Middle English wode + reue and the Old English wudu + rǣw, rāw, literally meaning "wood" and "row", "row of houses". The name was originally a surname. It may have been toponymic, referring to people who lived near a row of trees, in a row of houses in the woods, or in particular places, such as Wood Row in Hatfield Broad Oak. Woodrow's use as a given name became popular because of the United States president Woodrow Wilson, who began to use his mother's maiden name after college in lieu of his given name Thomas. The surname Steele: A. W. Steele (1862–1925), American political cartoonist Aaron Steele (footballer, born 1983), English football player active in Canada Aaron Steele (footballer, born 1987), English football player Abram B. Steele (1845–1913), American lawyer and politician Alfred E. Woodrow is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 38K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Woodrow reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Woodrow

English

Woodrow is a male English given name and surname. The name is derived from the Middle English wode + reue and the Old English wudu + rǣw, rāw, literally meaning "wood" and "row", "row of houses". The name was originally a surname. It may have been toponymic, referring to people who lived near a row of trees, in a row of houses in the woods, or in particular places, such as Wood Row in Hatfield Broad Oak. Woodrow's use as a given name became popular because of the United States president Woodrow Wilson, who began to use his mother's maiden name after college in lieu of his given name Thomas.

Surname: Steele

English

A. W. Steele (1862–1925), American political cartoonist Aaron Steele (footballer, born 1983), English football player active in Canada Aaron Steele (footballer, born 1987), English football player Abram B. Steele (1845–1913), American lawyer and politician Alfred E.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Woodrow is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 29%
Australia 11%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Woodrow by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Woodrow Steele

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Woodrow Steele:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Woodrow?
The first name Woodrow originates from English. Woodrow is a male English given name and surname. The name is derived from the Middle English wode + reue and the Old English wudu + rǣw, rāw, literally meaning "wood" and "row", "row of houses". The name was originally a surname. It may have been toponymic, referring to people who lived near a row of trees, in a row of houses in the woods, or in particular places, such as Wood Row in Hatfield Broad Oak. Woodrow's use as a given name became popular because of the United States president Woodrow Wilson, who began to use his mother's maiden name after college in lieu of his given name Thomas.
When was Woodrow most popular?
The name Woodrow reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Steele?
The surname Steele originates from English. A. W. Steele (1862–1925), American political cartoonist Aaron Steele (footballer, born 1983), English football player active in Canada Aaron Steele (footballer, born 1987), English football player Abram B. Steele (1845–1913), American lawyer and politician Alfred E.
How common is the surname Steele?
The surname Steele is shared by approximately 88K people worldwide.
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