Total births
1,393
Boys' name · since 1903
Deward
Since 1903, U.S. Social Security records show 1,393 babies named Deward, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,393
- total births
- 1903–1981
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1,393 boys have been named Deward since 1903, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Deward has been recorded 1,393 times among boys since 1903, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1903 to 1981.
- 1,393 total births
- 1903–1981 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,393 boys have been named Deward since 1903, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1981.
- 1,393
- total births
- 1903–1981
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Deward was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
64 babies were named Deward in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Deward's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Deward's SSA record in two at 1939 and the more recent half accounts for 32% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 68%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1905, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1924 peak of 64, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Deward at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1903
Deward popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1903–1981
- Peak year (1924)
- 64
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Deward by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Deward's strongest decade.
415 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Deward births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 29
1900s
29 births
- 1910s
1910s
265 births
- 1920s
1920s
415 births
- 1930s
1930s
264 births
- 1940s
1940s
213 births
- 1950s 110
1950s
110 births
- 1960s 57
1960s
57 births
- 1970s 35
1970s
35 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 415 births (30% of all-time use).
How Deward compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Deward's total volume
Deward vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Deward by state
Where Deward concentrates geographically, total births since 1903
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 83 | 6.0% |
| #2 | Kentucky | | 81 | 5.8% |
| #3 | West Virginia | | 28 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 17 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Arkansas | | 15 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 13 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 6 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Deward's total US births 6.0%
Even split
83 of 1,393 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Deward appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deward? ▼
Deward has been given to 1,393 babies in the U.S. since 1903, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1981. 64 babies were born in 1924, its single highest year.
When was Deward most popular? ▼
Deward was most popular in the 1920s decade with 415 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Deward most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deward are Texas (83 births), Kentucky (81 births), West Virginia (28 births).
How long has the name Deward been used? ▼
Records for Deward go back to 1903, giving 79 years of history through 1981.
What names are similar to Deward? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dewey, Dewayne, Dewitt, Dewain, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Deward's data
- Deward's decade-level peak was the 1920s (415 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Dewards (83 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Deward
Nearby Names Like Deward
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deward
Dewey Boy
#3610 34,373 births
Dewayne Boy
#3054 26,491 births
Dewitt Boy
7,216 births
Dewain Boy
800 births
Dewan Boy
#10077 653 births
Compare Deward side by side: Deward vs Dewey Deward vs Dewayne Deward vs Dewitt
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1903–1981 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Deward: Baby Name Since 1903 - 1,393 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deward. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Deward draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.