Ward Name Popularity and Statistics
Ward is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ward?
Ward is spelled W-A-R-D. The name has 4 letters.
Ward Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,491
Recorded Births14
Rank#2,833
Recorded Births44
- Girls usage rose 3,631 places to #7,491 and recorded 6 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 439 places to #2,833 and recorded 8 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ward Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 14 | #7,491 |
| 2025 | Boys | 44 | #2,833 |
| 2024 | Girls | 8 | #11,122 |
| 2024 | Boys | 36 | #3,272 |
| 2023 | Girls | 6 | #13,462 |
| 2023 | Boys | 43 | #2,895 |
| 2022 | Girls | 5 | #15,306 |
| 2022 | Boys | 54 | #2,517 |
| 2021 | Boys | 44 | #2,819 |
| 2020 | Boys | 47 | #2,658 |
| 2019 | Girls | 13 | #8,138 |
| 2019 | Boys | 33 | #3,426 |
| 2018 | Girls | 10 | #9,806 |
| 2018 | Boys | 40 | #2,943 |
| 2017 | Girls | 9 | #10,689 |
| 2017 | Boys | 44 | #2,755 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 48 | #2,587 |
| 2015 | Girls | 12 | #8,931 |
| 2015 | Boys | 27 | #3,882 |
| 2014 | Boys | 30 | #3,532 |
| 2013 | Boys | 30 | #3,497 |
| 2012 | Boys | 25 | #4,003 |
| 2011 | Boys | 17 | #5,200 |
When Was Ward Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1961 · Boys
341 recorded births
National rank #430
1922 · Boys
323 recorded births
National rank #320
1920 · Boys
286 recorded births
National rank #347
1960 · Boys
283 recorded births
National rank #472
Where Ward Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #1,831 | 5 |