Ward

Ward - A very unique male name

Ward appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #613. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ward and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ward? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ward. The baby boy name Ward was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4328 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ward peaked in popularity 104 years ago in 1922 on position 323.

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Ward is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ward is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #2,080 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #2,080.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ward is where you live.

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Ward origin and meaning

English — transferred surname

A transferred surname from Old English weard, 'guard, watchman'

Ward is an occupational surname — the guard or watchman — used as a first name since the 19th century and peaking in 1922. Short and solid, it now appears only in handfuls each year.

Attested etymology

Ward is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Ward, pop culture references for the name Ward and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ward

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ward, sorted by popularity.

Worth / Worthy / Wirt /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Ward

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ward a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ward?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

WORD · /wɔːrd/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Ward Bond — American character actor, a staple of John Ford's Westerns (1903–1960) Historical

Style

SurnameOccupational

Why parents choose it

A brief, sturdy vintage name — and a natural honour name for a family Ward surname.

Worth knowing

• Also an ordinary word (a hospital ward), which some children may hear about