Haywood
Meaninghedged forest · English
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #362 in 1899
12 babies were named Haywood in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,264 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Haywood you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Haywood, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Haywood would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHaywood has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Haywoods, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1899, when it ranked #362. Today it's #6,803, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendHaywood has climbed 1,264 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Haywood means “hedged forest”.
About the name Haywood
Haywood is a boy name of English origin meaning “hedged forest”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ood”. US birth records list Haywood for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 145 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1899, when it ranked #362 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 117 | 8,536 boys |
| 1890s | 148 | 6,745 boys |
| 1900s | 174 | 5,749 boys |
| 1910s | 130 | 7,710 boys |
| 1920s | 97 | 10,260 boys |
| 1930s | 86 | 11,646 boys |
| 1940s | 61 | 16,305 boys |
| 1950s | 40 | 25,031 boys |
| 1960s | 28 | 35,211 boys |
| 1970s | 23 | 44,189 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 81,367 boys |
| 1990s | 7.1 | 140,056 boys |
| 2000s | 4.7 | 210,526 boys |
| 2010s | 4.6 | 218,341 boys |
| 2020s | 5.7 | 175,953 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 Haywood
What does the name Haywood mean?
Haywood means “hedged forest” in English.
What is the origin of the name Haywood?
Haywood has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Haywood a boy or girl name?
Haywood is a boy name.
How popular is the name Haywood?
Haywood ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1899 (#362).