Boy · #8,237 in 2026

Durward

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

Current Rank

#8,237

Peak Rank

#524 (1916)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1884

First Year

1991

Last Year

1916

Peak Year

#524

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Durward

Durward first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1884, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 118 Durwards were born — ranking #524 that year. As of 2026, Durward ranks #8,237 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 3K Durwards have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Durward

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

Dorward
Dword
Drawer
Dryer
Droid
Dried
Druid
Drier
Drury
Dryad
Dreed
Drood

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Durward

What does the name Durward mean?

Durward is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1884. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Durward in 2026?

In 2026, Durward ranks #8,237 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Durward most popular?

Durward reached its peak popularity in 1916, ranking #524 that year with 118 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Durward most popular?

Durward has historically been most popular in Maine, Ohio, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Durward.

Is Durward a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Durward?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Durward include Baby, Darion, Dashawn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Durward

Durward is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1884 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Durward's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #524. Use the chart and map above to compare Durward'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 .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.