Total births
179
Boys' name · since 1917
Haward
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 179 babies named Haward, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 179
- total births
- 1917–1956
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
179 boys have been named Haward since 1917, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Haward has been recorded 179 times among boys since 1917, 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 1917 to 1956.
- 179 total births
- 1917–1956 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
179 boys have been named Haward since 1917, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1956.
- 179
- total births
- 1917–1956
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Haward was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
11 babies were named Haward in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Haward's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Haward splits its recorded history at 1930: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1936 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1922 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Haward at a glance
Last recorded 1956Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Haward popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–1956
- Peak year (1922)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Haward by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Haward's strongest decade.
81 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Haward births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 12
1910s
12 births
- 1920s
1920s
81 births
- 1930s
1930s
64 births
- 1940s 17
1940s
17 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 81 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Haward? ▼
Since 1917, Social Security records show 179 babies named Haward. The most recent recorded year was 1956. Its busiest year on record was 1922, with 11 births.
When was Haward most popular? ▼
Haward was most popular in the 1920s decade with 81 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
How long has the name Haward been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Haward since 1917 -- 40 years through the most recent 1956 data.
What names are similar to Haward? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hawk, Hawkins, Hawthorne, Hawken, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Haward's data
- Haward's decade-level peak was the 1920s (81 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Haward
Nearby Names Like Haward
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Haward
Hawk Boy
#3365 989 births
Hawkins Boy
#3347 918 births
Hawthorne Boy
#4089 426 births
Hawken Boy
#12986 279 births
Hawke Boy
#10479 192 births
Compare Haward side by side: Haward vs Hawk Haward vs Hawkins Haward vs Hawthorne
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, 1917–1956 (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. "Haward: Baby Name Since 1917 - 179 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/haward. 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 Haward 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.