Holding steady.
Popularity of Harwood since 1914
Babies named Harwood per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 74 |
| 1920s | 103 |
| 1930s | 62 |
| 1940s | 63 |
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Harwood is a rare English given name with roots as a surname. It first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's list in 1914, but its most prominent year was 1919, when it reached its peak popularity. Since then, usage has remained stable but extremely low, with fewer than 5 annual births in recent years. The name is strongly associated with the early 20th century and has not seen a modern revival. While it never ranked in the top 1000 nationally in recent decades, it retains a distinguished, surname-like quality.
Harwood is an English surname turned given name, derived from a place name meaning 'gray wood' (from Old English har 'gray' + wudu 'wood') or possibly 'army wood' (from here 'army'). It first appeared as a given name in the early 20th century, with a peak in 1919 when it ranked among the top 1000 names for boys. Its usage has since declined to rarity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Harry, Woody
Sibling names for Harwood
Names that share Harwood's style, for a brother or sister.
