Durward
Every Durward since 1884 — 2,873 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
Durward year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Durward
- Durward Knowles Politician · 1917–2018
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
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).