How Many People Are Named Durward?

Complete statistics for the name Durward: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Durward
Very Rare
Old English

Durward means 'strong guard' in Old English and it's super rare, with just 1 in 562,662 Americans having this name. There are around 586 people named Durward living today, making it a very unique choice. The majority of folks named Durward are over 60, showing how it's a classic, old-school name.

~138
Living in US
1 in 2,401,806
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strong guard
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Dependable Protective
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, often taking charge in business and financial matters.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

586
Worldwide Bearers
#172,127
Global Rank
🇪🇸 Spain
1
🇨🇭 Switzerland
1
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
586 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 95
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
136
Would be 30–60 (5%)
2,737
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 2,873 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
90
Modern Appeal
10
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Durward Through the Generations

Durward has been a steady presence through the generations, peaking in popularity way back in 1916 with 118 births. Today, there are 586 people named Durward in the U.S., and they're mostly over 60, which gives the name a distinctly older feel. With an average age of 95, Durward remains a name that's deeply rooted in tradition and history.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 272
Oklahoma 51
Illinois 50
Kentucky 50
Georgia 49
North Carolina 42
Alabama 38
Missouri 35
Ohio 26
Tennessee 18

✨ Similar Names to Durward

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Durward's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Durward

How Many People Have the Name Durward?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 138 people in the United States currently share the name Durward. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,401,806 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Durward a Common or Rare Name?

Durward is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Durward Mean?

Durward means "strong guard" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Durward in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Durward Most Popular?

The name Durward reached peak popularity in 1916, with 118 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Durward?

Approximately 138 people named Durward live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 138. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,401,806 Americans.

Is Durward a rare name?

Durward is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,401,806 Americans has this name.

What does the name Durward mean?

Durward means "strong guard" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Durward more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Durward are male and 0% are female.

When was Durward most popular?

Durward peaked in 1916 with 118 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US138
All-Time Births138
1 in X1 in 2,401,806
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age95
Peak Year1916
World Rank#172,127
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.