Holding steady.
Popularity of Haward since 1917
Babies named Haward per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 81 |
| 1930s | 64 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Haward is a rare spelling variant of the more familiar Howard, first recorded in the United States in 1917. Its peak year was 1922, but it has never been a common name. Unlike the steady usage of Howard, Haward has remained obscure, with no recorded births in recent decades. The name's trajectory is stable, with little fluctuation. Haward is almost exclusively used for boys, and its origins are English, likely stemming from Old Norse or Germanic roots. Today, it is an extremely rare choice, appealing to those seeking a unique twist on a classic surname name.
Haward is a rare spelling variant of the name Howard. Howard itself derives from the Old Norse elements 'hā' (high) or 'hugr' (heart, mind) and 'varðr' (guardian), though some sources suggest a Germanic origin from 'Hughard'. The name Howard has been used in England since the Middle Ages and was famously borne by the aristocratic Howard family. Haward as an alternate spelling appears occasionally in records from the early 20th century, particularly in the 1920s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hawk, Ward
Variants: Howard, Heward
Sibling names for Haward
Names that share Haward's style, for a brother or sister.
