Total births
305
Boys' name · since 1912
Duward
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 305 babies named Duward, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 305
- total births
- 1912–1956
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Duward sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 305 recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Duward has been recorded 305 times among boys since 1912, 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 1912 to 1956.
- 305 total births
- 1912–1956 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
305 boys have been named Duward since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1956.
- 305
- total births
- 1912–1956
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Duward was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
22 babies were named Duward in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Duward's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Duward's full recorded timeline at 1927, 33% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 67% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1936, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1916 peak of 22 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Duward at a glance
Last recorded 1956Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Duward popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1956
- Peak year (1916)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Duward by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Duward's strongest decade.
127 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Duward births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
100 births
- 1920s
1920s
127 births
- 1930s 49
1930s
49 births
- 1940s 23
1940s
23 births
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 127 births (42% of all-time use).
Duward by state
Where Duward concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 3.3% |
Texas share of Duward's total US births 3.3%
10 of 305 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Duward? ▼
305 babies have been named Duward since 1912. It was last recorded in 1956. The peak year was 1916 with 22 births.
When was Duward most popular? ▼
Duward was most popular in the 1920s decade with 127 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Duward most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Duward are Texas (10 births).
How long has the name Duward been used? ▼
Records for Duward go back to 1912, giving 45 years of history through 1956.
What names are similar to Duward? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Duwayne, Duwan, Duwane, Duwaine. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Duward's data
- Duward's decade-level peak was the 1920s (127 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Duwards (10 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 Duward
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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, 1912–1956 (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. "Duward: Baby Name Since 1912 - 305 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/duward. 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 Duward 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.