boy's name
Durward
DUR-werd (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 2,873
Durward is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1916, when 118 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1884.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Durward Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 39 |
| 1900s | 82 |
| 1910s | 724 |
| 1920s | 793 |
| 1930s | 413 |
| 1940s | 354 |
| 1950s | 224 |
| 1960s | 148 |
| 1970s | 66 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Durward?
In 1991, Durward was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Durward
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Durward Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Durward over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Durward
- English DUR-werd
Sibling Names for Durward
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Durward — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Durward
How popular is the name Durward?
In 1991, Durward was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Durward a girl's or a boy's name?
Durward is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Durward?
Durward has 2 syllables.
When was Durward most popular?
Durward peaked in 1916, when 118 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.