Ward
boy name#2833 in 2025Ward entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #240 in 1899, ranks #2833 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2833
rank today
#240
peak (1899)
44
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #316 |
| 1890s | #294 |
| 1900s | #344 |
| 1910s | #351 |
| 1920s | #378 |
| 1930s | #435 |
| 1940s | #472 |
| 1950s | #516 |
| 1960s | #536 |
| 1970s | #1091 |
| 1980s | #1803 |
| 1990s | #3272 |
| 2000s | #5296 |
| 2010s | #3687 |
| 2020s | #2832 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ward has been most popular in NC, IL, FL.
Living bearers
About 6,400 people named Ward are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ward alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ward in 2025?
- Ward ranks #2833 among US boy names in 2025, with 44 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ward most popular?
- Ward peaked in 1899, reaching #240 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ward with classmates?
- Ward will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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