Boy · #3,681 in 2026

Leward

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

Current Rank

#3,681

Peak Rank

#3,560 (1929)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1927

First Year

1950

Last Year

1929

Peak Year

#3560

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Leward

Leward first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1927, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1929, when 6 Lewards were born — ranking #3,560 that year. As of 2026, Leward ranks #3,681 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Lewards have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s 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 Leward

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

Lord
Lard
Lowered
Lured
Layered
Laird
Leered
Liard
Lourd
Loured
Loord
Laired

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Leward

What does the name Leward mean?

Leward is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1927. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Leward in 2026?

In 2026, Leward ranks #3,681 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Leward most popular?

Leward reached its peak popularity in 1929, ranking #3,560 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Leward a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Leward?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leward include Clairmont, Ammie, Etsel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Leward

Leward is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1927 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Leward's peak popularity came in 1929 when it ranked #3,560. Use the chart and map above to compare Leward'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.