Heywood
boy nameHeywood entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2089 in 1925, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#2089
peak (1925)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2791 |
| 1920s | #3141 |
| 1930s | #2996 |
| 1940s | #2926 |
| 1950s | #3112 |
| 1960s | #3563 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Heywood are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Heywood alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Heywood in 2025?
- Heywood is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Heywood most popular?
- Heywood peaked in 1925, reaching #2089 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Heywood with classmates?
- Heywood will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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