Heyward
Heyward is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Guardian of the enclosure or guardian of the hedge.
Origin and history
Heyward is a given name derived from an English surname of occupational origin. Historical records indicate it originally denoted an official who guarded enclosed fields or hedges from straying cattle. In the United States, it has been used moderately throughout history, particularly in the American South, though it remains relatively rare today.
Popularity in the United States
2,018 babies in the United States have been named Heyward since 1880. It ranks #2868 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1913.
States where it is most popular
- SC (93.7 %)
- GA (5.4 %)
- NY (0.97 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 45 |
| 1910-1920 | 196 |
| 1920-1930 | 343 |
| 1930-1940 | 330 |
| 1940-1950 | 316 |
| 1950-1960 | 301 |
| 1960-1970 | 195 |
| 1970-1980 | 109 |
| 1980-1990 | 86 |
| 1990-2000 | 35 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 32 |
| 2020-2029 | 14 |
Famous people named Heyward
- Heyward Shepherd: Historical figure
Nicknames
Ward
Fun facts
- The name originally described a medieval Anglo-Saxon official responsible for keeping cattle away from enclosed crops.
- Heyward is a recognized spelling variant of the more common surname and given name Hayward.