How Many People Are Named Ward?

Curious about how common the name Ward is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 15,067
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 21,902 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 15,067 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Ward.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 21,902 people has this name.

This classification places Ward in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Ward

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 21,902 people

Total Count

15,067

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 14,983
Female: 84

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 82

  • Young (<30) 826
  • Adult (30–60) 1,844
  • Old (>60) 12,397

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 28
  • Arkansas 18
  • Arizona 6
  • California 860
  • Colorado 28
  • Connecticut 87
  • Florida 84
  • Georgia 84
  • Hawaii 5
  • Iowa 333
  • Illinois 658
  • Indiana 257
  • Kansas 184
  • Kentucky 65
  • Louisiana 89
  • Massachusetts 65
  • Maryland 27
  • Michigan 883
  • Minnesota 401
  • Missouri 238
  • Mississippi 34
  • Montana 33
  • North Carolina 149
  • North Dakota 21
  • Nebraska 131
  • New Jersey 129
  • New York 1,064
  • Ohio 574
  • Oklahoma 63
  • Oregon 60
  • Pennsylvania 664
  • South Carolina 11
  • South Dakota 16
  • Tennessee 112
  • Texas 329
  • Utah 42
  • Virginia 179
  • Washington 294
  • Wisconsin 256
  • West Virginia 169
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ward?

Approximately 15,067 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Ward, based on statistical analysis.

Is Ward a rare name?

Ward is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.