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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 80.1 years old
📈 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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