Ward
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Guard
- Origin
- English
Ward Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 14,983 baby boys have been named Ward. The name peaked in 1961 with 341 US births that year (rank #431). In 2024, ranked #3316 nationally — 2,885 places below its 1961 peak.
Top States for Ward
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ward births are: New York (1,064), Michigan (883), California (860).
Other English-Origin Names Like Ward
If you like Ward's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
4-Letter Names Starting with W
Names with Ward's exact length and starting letter: Wada, Wade, Wadi, Waed, Waer.
Quick Facts About Ward
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warden | Guard | Male | English |
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Compare Ward to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Ward against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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