5,064births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
1917Peak · United States
#12008United States 2025
Hayward is a boy name family recorded 5,064 times in 1 country since 1884. It ranks highest today in the United States (#12008 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1917, at 4.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Hayward
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward | English | 5,064 | 🇺🇸 United States | #12008 | 1917 | ▼ 50 % |
Questions about Hayward
How popular is the name Hayward?
In 2025 it ranked #12008 in the United States. Official registers record 5,064 births across 1 country.
When was Hayward most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1917, at 4.2 births per 100,000.
Is Hayward a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Hayward is a boy name.