How Many People Are Named Ward?

15,067

people in the United States are named Ward

1 in 22,234 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2180

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0045%

Of US population

Peak Year

1961

341 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: WAHRD
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an occupational surname for a watchman, derived from Old English weard "guard".

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.6%
Male
99.4%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 80.1 years old

Young (<30) 879
5.8%
Adult (30–60) 2,207
14.6%
Senior (>60) 11,981
79.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 1,064
Michigan 883
California 860
Pennsylvania 664
Illinois 658
Ohio 574
Minnesota 401
Iowa 333
Texas 329
Washington 294

💡 Fun Facts About "Ward"

  • 44 babies were named Ward in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1961
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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