Holding steady.
Popularity of Durwood since 1908
Babies named Durwood per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1943, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Durwood's real moment was 1915.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 13 |
| 1910s | 325 |
| 1920s | 574 |
| 1930s | 566 |
| 1940s | 489 |
| 1950s | 376 |
| 1960s | 215 |
| 1970s | 102 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Durwood reached its peak in 1915, the year it was most frequently recorded. It has remained extremely rare since then, with no data in recent years indicating a resurgence. Like many early 20th century names, it has a solid but dated feel. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it has not seen a sudden drop or revival.
Durwood derives from the Old English elements 'deor' (deer) or 'duru' (door, gate) and 'wudu' (wood, forest). It may have originally described someone who lived near a deer forest or a gate in the woods. The name was most common in the early 20th century, with its peak usage in 1915, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dur
Variants: Derwood
Sibling names for Durwood
Names that share Durwood's style, for a brother or sister.
