How popular is the name Seward in 2025?

Seward is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Seward most popular?

Seward peaked in 1894, reaching #668 among US boy names.

Seward will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Seward entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #668 in 1894, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#668

peak (1894)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Seward are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Seward alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Seward in 2025?: Seward is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Seward most popular?: Seward peaked in 1894, reaching #668 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Seward with classmates?: Seward will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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