Boy · #7,178 in 2026

Eward

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

Current Rank

#7,178

Peak Rank

#2,240 (1961)

Total Babies

293

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1908

First Year

1990

Last Year

1961

Peak Year

#2240

Peak Rank

293

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Eward

Eward first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1908, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1961, when 14 Ewards were born — ranking #2,240 that year. As of 2026, Eward ranks #7,178 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 293 Ewards have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

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101-500

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Names that sound like Eward

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

Ward
Reward
Award
Edward
Sward
Seward
Ewart
Ewald
Heward
Ecard
Emard
Uighur

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eward

What does the name Eward mean?

Eward is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1908. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Eward in 2026?

In 2026, Eward ranks #7,178 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Eward most popular?

Eward reached its peak popularity in 1961, ranking #2,240 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Eward a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Eward?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eward include Burris, Loys, Benoit. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eward

Eward is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1908 and has accumulated 293 births in the dataset. Eward's peak popularity came in 1961 when it ranked #2,240. Use the chart and map above to compare Eward'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.