Hayward
Meaninghedge keeper · English
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #619 in 1903
5 babies were named Hayward in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,403 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1884–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Hayward you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hayward, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hayward would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHayward first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1903, when it ranked #619. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendHayward has slipped 1,403 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Hayward means “hedge keeper”.
About the name Hayward
Hayward is a boy name of English origin meaning “hedge keeper”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ard”. US birth records list Hayward for boys from 1884 to 2025, in 130 of those 142 years. Its best year was 1903, when it ranked #619 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 30 | 32,823 boys |
| 1890s | 60 | 16,787 boys |
| 1900s | 82 | 12,243 boys |
| 1910s | 71 | 14,120 boys |
| 1920s | 74 | 13,532 boys |
| 1930s | 73 | 13,772 boys |
| 1940s | 55 | 18,142 boys |
| 1950s | 37 | 27,027 boys |
| 1960s | 24 | 42,499 boys |
| 1970s | 18 | 54,795 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 82,781 boys |
| 1990s | 7.5 | 134,228 boys |
| 2000s | 3.2 | 312,500 boys |
| 2010s | 2.4 | 411,523 boys |
| 2020s | 2.1 | 468,750 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 Hayward
What does the name Hayward mean?
Hayward means “hedge keeper” in English.
What is the origin of the name Hayward?
Hayward has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Hayward a boy or girl name?
Hayward is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hayward?
Hayward ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1903 (#619).