Total births
21
Boys' name · since 1927
Leward
Since 1927, U.S. Social Security records show 21 babies named Leward, peaking in 1929. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 21
- total births
- 1927–1950
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Leward is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 21 have been recorded since 1927.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Leward has been recorded 21 times among boys since 1927, 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 1927 to 1950.
- 21 total births
- 1927–1950 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
21 boys have been named Leward since 1927, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1950.
- 21
- total births
- 1927–1950
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Leward was born in this single decade.
1929
Single peak year
6 babies were named Leward in 1929 - its busiest year on record.
Leward's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Leward's SSA record in two at 1937 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1927, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1929 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Leward at a glance
Last recorded 1950Peak year
1929
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1927
Leward popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1927–1950
- Peak year (1929)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Leward by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Leward's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Leward births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
11 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 11 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leward? ▼
Leward has been given to 21 babies in the U.S. since 1927, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1950. 6 babies were born in 1929, its single highest year.
When was Leward most popular? ▼
Leward was most popular in the 1920s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1929.
How long has the name Leward been used? ▼
Leward has been recorded in Social Security data since 1927, spanning 24 years of data through 1950.
What names are similar to Leward? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lewis, Lew, Lewie, Lewellyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Leward's data
- Leward's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1950s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Leward
Nearby Names Like Leward
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leward
Lewis Boy
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Lew Boy
2,193 births
Lewie Boy
#12367 870 births
Lewellyn Boy
306 births
Lewin Boy
#5267 275 births
Compare Leward side by side: Leward vs Lewis Leward vs Lew Leward vs Lewie
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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, 1927–1950 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Leward: Baby Name Since 1927 - 21 Births, Peak 1929." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leward. 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 Leward 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.