Hayward
Hayward is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Guardian of the hedged enclosure or guardian of the hay harvest.
Origin and history
Hayward is an English surname turned given name, historically referring to an officer responsible for protecting enclosed fields from stray cattle. It saw moderate usage in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but has become rare in recent decades. Today it carries a classic, distinguished occupational feel.
Popularity in the United States
5,064 babies in the United States have been named Hayward since 1880. It ranks #1716 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1905.
States where it is most popular
- LA (18.8 %)
- GA (16.6 %)
- SC (15 %)
- AL (12.2 %)
- WV (9.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 21 |
| 1890-1900 | 68 |
| 1900-1910 | 112 |
| 1910-1920 | 468 |
| 1920-1930 | 814 |
| 1930-1940 | 767 |
| 1940-1950 | 812 |
| 1950-1960 | 744 |
| 1960-1970 | 456 |
| 1970-1980 | 302 |
| 1980-1990 | 222 |
| 1990-2000 | 146 |
| 2000-2010 | 64 |
| 2010-2019 | 46 |
| 2020-2029 | 22 |
Famous people named Hayward
- Hayward Mack: Actor
Nicknames
Hay, Ward
Fun facts
- The name originally designated a manorial official in medieval England who inspected hedges and kept animals off crops.
- Hayward belongs to a long-standing tradition of using English occupational surnames as masculine given names.