Durward
Durward is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Door-keeper or warder of the gate.
Origin and history
Durward is a masculine given name of Old English origin, historically derived from an occupational surname meaning door-keeper or gatekeeper. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is extremely rare and considered a vintage, classic name.
Popularity in the United States
2,873 babies in the United States have been named Durward since 1880. It ranks #2418 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (37.8 %)
- OK (7.1 %)
- IL (7 %)
- KY (7 %)
- GA (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 39 |
| 1900-1910 | 82 |
| 1910-1920 | 724 |
| 1920-1930 | 793 |
| 1930-1940 | 413 |
| 1940-1950 | 354 |
| 1950-1960 | 224 |
| 1960-1970 | 148 |
| 1970-1980 | 66 |
| 1980-1990 | 20 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Durward
- Durward Kirby: Television host, Announcer
- Durward L. Allen: Wildlife biologist, Author
Fun facts
- Durward originally developed from the Middle English elements 'dure' (door) and 'ward' (guard or keeper).
- The name reached its highest frequency in the United States during the 1910s and 1920s before gradually declining.