Hayward
Every Hayward since 1884 — 5,064 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hayward
Hayward is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,707 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 5,064 American babies have been named Hayward. Its peak came in 1956, when 95 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Hayward stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hayward year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,707 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,430 |
| 2023 | 5 | #12,921 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,108 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,272 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,149 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,242 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,761 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,215 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,001 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,197 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,615 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,483 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,002 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,013 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,918 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,199 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,530 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,100 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,364 |
| 1985 | 20 | #2,539 |
| 1980 | 30 | #1,877 |
| 1975 | 27 | #1,808 |
| 1970 | 47 | #1,210 |
| 1965 | 42 | #1,174 |
| 1960 | 71 | #900 |
| 1955 | 72 | #869 |
| 1950 | 77 | #780 |
| 1945 | 72 | #723 |
| 1940 | 66 | #761 |
| 1935 | 70 | #735 |
| 1930 | 71 | #759 |
| 1925 | 90 | #675 |
| 1920 | 84 | #707 |
| 1915 | 56 | #818 |
| 1910 | 18 | #717 |
| 1905 | 12 | #722 |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,097 |
| 1895 | 10 | #718 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hayward in 2025?
Hayward ranked #12,707 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hayward?
5,064 babies have been named Hayward in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hayward most popular?
Hayward peaked in 1956, when 95 newborns received the name.
Is Hayward a boy or girl name?
Hayward is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hayward rising or falling?
Hayward is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.