Harwood
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,811 in 1919
0 babies were named Harwood in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryHarwood first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1919, when it reached #1,811.
About the name Harwood
Harwood is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ood”. US birth records list Harwood for boys from 1914 to 1968, in 40 of those 55 years. Its best year was 1919, when it ranked #1,811 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1968, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 | 71,006 boys |
| 1920s | 9.3 | 106,952 boys |
| 1930s | 5.8 | 171,233 boys |
| 1940s | 4.3 | 231,481 boys |
| 1950s | 1.7 | 602,410 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,103,448 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 Harwood
What is the origin of the name Harwood?
Harwood has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Harwood a boy or girl name?
Harwood is a boy name.
How popular is the name Harwood?
Harwood is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1968. It peaked at #1,811 in 1919.