boy's name
Seward
SOO-erd (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 568
Seward is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1976 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 1915, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1881.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Seward Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 12 |
| 1890s | 30 |
| 1900s | 28 |
| 1910s | 142 |
| 1920s | 141 |
| 1930s | 88 |
| 1940s | 74 |
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Seward?
In 1976, Seward 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 Seward
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Seward Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Seward over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Seward
- English SOO-erd
Sibling Names for Seward
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Seward — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Seward
How popular is the name Seward?
In 1976, Seward 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 Seward a girl's or a boy's name?
Seward is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Seward?
Seward has 2 syllables.
When was Seward most popular?
Seward peaked in 1915, when 26 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.