Total births
2,873
Boys' name · since 1884
Durward
2,873 babies named Durward in U.S. Social Security records since 1884, with the highest year being 1916. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 2,873
- total births
- 1884–1991
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Durward sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 2,873 recorded since 1884.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Durward has been recorded 2,873 times among boys since 1884, 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 1884 to 1991.
- 2,873 total births
- 1884–1991 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,873 boys have been named Durward since 1884, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1991.
- 2,873
- total births
- 1884–1991
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Durward was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
118 babies were named Durward in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Durward's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Durward's full recorded timeline at 1937, 32% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 68% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1884, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1916 peak of 118 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Durward at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1884
Durward popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–1991
- Peak year (1916)
- 118
- Annual births at peak, across 108 years of records
Durward by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Durward's strongest decade.
793 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Durward births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 39
1890s
39 births
- 1900s 82
1900s
82 births
- 1910s
1910s
724 births
- 1920s
1920s
793 births
- 1930s
1930s
413 births
- 1940s
1940s
354 births
- 1950s 224
1950s
224 births
- 1960s 148
1960s
148 births
- 1970s 66
1970s
66 births
- 1980s 20
1980s
20 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 793 births (28% of all-time use).
How Durward 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 Durward's total volume
Durward vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Durward by state
Where Durward concentrates geographically, total births since 1884
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 272 | 9.5% |
| #2 | Oklahoma | | 51 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 50 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Kentucky | | 50 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 49 | 1.7% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 42 | 1.5% |
| #7 | Alabama | | 38 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 35 | 1.2% |
Texas share of Durward's total US births 9.5%
Even split
272 of 2,873 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 20 reporting states.
Durward appears in 20 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Durward? ▼
Since 1884, Social Security records show 2,873 babies named Durward. The most recent recorded year was 1991. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 118 births.
When was Durward most popular? ▼
Durward was most popular in the 1920s decade with 793 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Durward most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Durward are Texas (272 births), Oklahoma (51 births), Illinois (50 births).
How long has the name Durward been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Durward since 1884 -- 108 years through the most recent 1991 data.
What names are similar to Durward? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Durwood, Durrell, Durell, Duran, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Durward's data
- Durward's decade-level peak was the 1920s (793 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Durwards (272 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 Durward
Nearby Names Like Durward
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Durward
Durwood Boy
2,688 births
Durrell Boy
#9063 1,905 births
Durell Boy
1,742 births
Duran Boy
1,537 births
Durand Boy
1,060 births
Compare Durward side by side: Durward vs Durwood Durward vs Durrell Durward vs Durell
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Names with a similar number of total births
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1884–1991 (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. "Durward: Baby Name Since 1884 - 2,873 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/durward. 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 Durward 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 July 2026.