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boys' name ★ peaked 1916

Durward

Gender Boy Rank 2025 Below top lists
Rank 2025
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among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Durward
How common
–
boys born in 2025
Peak year
1916
118 babies
All-time total
2,873
#2,616 all-time among boys
First recorded
1884
in Social Security records

Durward popularity over time

2,873 babies have been named Durward since 1884, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras
0.040.080.110.1518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1912Boys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade Boys Per year Change Best rank
1880s 5 1 – #1,008
1890s 39 4 +680% #853
1900s 82 8 +110% #692
1910s 724 72 +783% #510
1920s 793 79 +10% #612
1930s 413 41 -48% #900
1940s 354 35 -14% #1,054
1950s 224 22 -37% #1,381
1960s 148 15 -34% #1,774
1970s 66 7 -55% #2,339
1980s 20 2 -70% #4,238
1990s 5 1 -75% #8,570
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2020s (to 2025) – – – –

The story of Durward

Durward is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1884, 2,873 American babies have been named Durward. Its peak came in 1916, when 118 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1910s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Durward stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Durward?

The median living Durward is about 72 years old; half are between 62 and 81. An estimated 600 people named Durward are alive in the United States today.

median 72 020406080100

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Durward year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

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1980 9 #4,238
1975 7 #4,462
1970 8 #3,603
1965 17 #1,942
1960 18 #1,926
1955 31 #1,381
1950 24 #1,505
1945 33 #1,143
1940 37 #1,072
1935 38 #1,046
1930 43 #1,057
1925 90 #673
1920 94 #656
1915 101 #562
1910 11 #997
1905 9 #856
1900 – –
1895 5 #1,124
1890 5 #1,044
1885 – –
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Famous people named Durward

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

  1. 1 Durward Knowles Bahamian sailor 1917–2018 · Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Durward, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Durward?

The median living Durward is about 72 years old. Half of all living Durwards are between 62 and 81 years old.

How many people named Durward are alive today?

An estimated 600 people named Durward are alive in the United States, based on 2,873 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Durward in 2025?

Durward did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Durward?

2,873 babies have been named Durward in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Durward most popular?

Durward peaked in 1916, when 118 newborns received the name.

Is Durward a boy or girl name?

Durward is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Durward rising or falling?

Durward has been roughly stable over the past decade.

Who are famous people named Durward?

Well-known people named Durward include Durward Knowles (politician).

Names like Durward

Names that sound and feel close to Durward: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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