Haywood
Haywood is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Enclosed forest or fenced wood.
Origin and history
Haywood is an English surname turned given name derived from place names in England. It originally denoted someone living near a fenced woodland or an enclosed forest. While it saw steady use in the early 20th century in the United States, it remains a relatively rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
6,541 babies in the United States have been named Haywood since 1880. It ranks #1501 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1868.
States where it is most popular
- NC (49 %)
- VA (17 %)
- AL (9 %)
- TX (4.7 %)
- MS (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 128 |
| 1890-1900 | 169 |
| 1900-1910 | 238 |
| 1910-1920 | 798 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,073 |
| 1930-1940 | 907 |
| 1940-1950 | 897 |
| 1950-1960 | 798 |
| 1960-1970 | 552 |
| 1970-1980 | 375 |
| 1980-1990 | 226 |
| 1990-2000 | 140 |
| 2000-2010 | 95 |
| 2010-2019 | 86 |
| 2020-2029 | 59 |
Famous people named Haywood
- Haywood Nelson: Actor
- Haywood Jeffires: Athlete, Football Player
Nicknames
Woody
Fun facts
- The name stems from Old English 'hæg' (hedge or enclosure) and 'wudu' (wood or forest).
- Like many habitational surnames, Haywood transitioned into use as a given name in the 19th and early 20th centuries.