Derward
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,632 in 1921
0 babies were named Derward in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryDerward first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1921, when it reached #2,632.
About the name Derward
Derward is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ard”. US birth records list Derward for boys from 1915 to 1952, in 16 of those 38 years. Its best year was 1921, when it ranked #2,632 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1952, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.0 | 166,113 boys |
| 1920s | 4.7 | 211,864 boys |
| 1930s | 2.3 | 438,596 boys |
| 1950s | 1.0 | 967,742 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Derward
What is the origin of the name Derward?
Derward has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Derward a boy or girl name?
Derward is a boy name.
How popular is the name Derward?
Derward is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1952. It peaked at #2,632 in 1921.