Haywood
boy name#6803 in 2025Haywood entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #362 in 1899, ranks #6803 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#6803
rank today
#362
peak (1899)
12
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #532 |
| 1890s | #504 |
| 1900s | #464 |
| 1910s | #545 |
| 1920s | #609 |
| 1930s | #622 |
| 1940s | #679 |
| 1950s | #829 |
| 1960s | #1037 |
| 1970s | #1488 |
| 1980s | #2425 |
| 1990s | #4609 |
| 2000s | #7481 |
| 2010s | #8449 |
| 2020s | #8165 |
Living bearers
About 2,600 people named Haywood are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Haywood alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Haywood in 2025?
- Haywood ranks #6803 among US boy names in 2025, with 12 babies given the name.
- When was the name Haywood most popular?
- Haywood peaked in 1899, reaching #362 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Haywood with classmates?
- Haywood will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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