How Many People Are Named Heyward?
Complete statistics for the name Heyward: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Heyward, a very rare male name, is held by just 835 people in the US today, making up 1 in 395,110 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1928 with 43 births, and now it's slowly rising again, becoming a classic choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 81All 2,018 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: 1928Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Heyward Through the Generations
Heyward has been a name that's seen its ups and downs through the generations. With only 835 living bearers in the US, it's clear that this name is quite uncommon. Interestingly, 83% of those named Heyward are over 60 years old, indicating a strong connection to older generations. Born in 1928, the peak year saw 43 births, but since then, the name has remained relatively stable until recently, when it started showing signs of a slow rise in popularity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Heyward's English roots
📄 About the Name Heyward
How Many People Have the Name Heyward?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,676 people in the United States currently share the name Heyward. That works out to roughly 1 in every 70,883 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Heyward a Common or Rare Name?
Heyward is classified as 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 Heyward Mean?
Heyward means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Heyward in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Heyward Most Popular?
The name Heyward reached peak popularity in 1928, with 43 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Heyward?
Approximately 4,676 people named Heyward live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,676. That works out to roughly 1 in 70,883 Americans.
Is Heyward a rare name?
Heyward is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 70,883 Americans has this name.
What does the name Heyward mean?
Heyward means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.
Is Heyward more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Heyward are male and 0% are female.
When was Heyward most popular?
Heyward peaked in 1928 with 43 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.