Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Ward
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1961
Peak births
341
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Ward
How many people are named Ward?
An estimated 5,628 living Americans are named Ward.
How rare is Ward?
Ward is very rare among babies today, with 44 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 87.1% from its 1961 peak.
How old is the typical Ward?
The median age of a living American named Ward is approximately 63 years, with most bearers falling between 50 and 70 years old.
Is Ward still popular?
Yes. Ward is holding steady, with 44 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Ward most common?
Ward has its strongest geographic signal in Iowa, where it appears 2.6× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19612025
Peak year
1961
Decline from peak
87.1%
2025
44
All-time
15,026