Woodrow Wilson

"This machine kills fascists", legendary folk singer and political activist Woody Guthrie famously scribbled on his guitar. Guthrie, who was originally named Woodrow Wilson Guthrie after the 28th President of the United States, was one of many Americans whose names were a nod to the Democratic president.

Woodrow was an English name at first. Its popularity in America skyrocketed after Wilson became president: there were only 121 babies named Woodrow in 1911, the year before his election. When he was sworn in as President the following year, that number jumped to 1,843 boys (and 11 girls) named Woodrow.