Total births
2,688
Boys' name · since 1908
Durwood
2,688 babies named Durwood in U.S. Social Security records since 1908, with the highest year being 1943. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 2,688
- total births
- 1908–1997
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
2,688 boys have been named Durwood since 1908, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Durwood has been recorded 2,688 times among boys since 1908, 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 1908 to 1997.
- 2,688 total births
- 1908–1997 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,688 boys have been named Durwood since 1908, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1997.
- 2,688
- total births
- 1908–1997
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Durwood was born in this single decade.
1943
Single peak year
72 babies were named Durwood in 1943 - its busiest year on record.
Durwood's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Durwood splits its recorded history at 1947: 31% of all births land in the more recent half, 69% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1943 peak of 72 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Durwood at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1943
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1908
Durwood popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–1997
- Peak year (1943)
- 72
- Annual births at peak, across 90 years of records
Durwood by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Durwood's strongest decade.
574 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Durwood births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 13
1900s
13 births
- 1910s
1910s
325 births
- 1920s
1920s
574 births
- 1930s
1930s
566 births
- 1940s
1940s
489 births
- 1950s
1950s
376 births
- 1960s 215
1960s
215 births
- 1970s 102
1970s
102 births
- 1980s 23
1980s
23 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 574 births (21% of all-time use).
How Durwood 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 Durwood's total volume
Durwood vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Durwood by state
Where Durwood concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 498 | 18.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 305 | 11.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 49 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 33 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 32 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 26 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 22 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Mississippi | | 11 | 0.4% |
North Carolina share of Durwood's total US births 18.5%
Even split
498 of 2,688 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Durwood appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Durwood? ▼
Durwood has been given to 2,688 babies in the U.S. since 1908, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1997. 72 babies were born in 1943, its single highest year.
When was Durwood most popular? ▼
Durwood was most popular in the 1920s decade with 574 total births. The single peak year was 1943.
Where is Durwood most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Durwood are North Carolina (498 births), Texas (305 births), New York (49 births).
How long has the name Durwood been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Durwood since 1908 -- 90 years through the most recent 1997 data.
What names are similar to Durwood? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Durward, Durrell, Durell, Duran, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Durwood's data
- Durwood's decade-level peak was the 1920s (574 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.
- North Carolina records the most Durwoods (498 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Durwood
Nearby Names Like Durwood
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Durwood
Durward Boy
2,873 births
Durrell Boy
#9063 1,905 births
Durell Boy
1,742 births
Duran Boy
1,537 births
Durand Boy
1,060 births
Compare Durwood side by side: Durwood vs Durward Durwood vs Durrell Durwood vs Durell
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1908–1997 (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. "Durwood: Baby Name Since 1908 - 2,688 Births, Peak 1943." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/durwood. 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 Durwood 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.