Boy · #3,534 in 2026

Duward

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

Current Rank

#3,534

Peak Rank

#1,505 (1916)

Total Babies

305

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1912

First Year

1956

Last Year

1916

Peak Year

#1505

Peak Rank

305

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Duward

Duward first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 22 Duwards were born — ranking #1,505 that year. As of 2026, Duward ranks #3,534 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 305 Duwards have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s 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 Duward

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

Dword
Dyewood
Dared
Downward
Deterred
Dard
Dullard
Dillard
Demurred
Dollard
Dotard
Dorward

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Duward

What does the name Duward mean?

Duward is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Duward in 2026?

In 2026, Duward ranks #3,534 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Duward most popular?

Duward reached its peak popularity in 1916, ranking #1,505 that year with 22 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Duward a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Duward?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Duward include Hermann, Goldie, Euell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Duward

Duward is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 305 births in the dataset. Duward's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #1,505. Use the chart and map above to compare Duward'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.