Ward

Ward is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 36 boys in the United States.

Ward at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ward

Ward belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ward first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #243 in 1899, and in 2024 36 babies received the name — 14,983 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ward in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#243 in 1899
Peak year
1961
Babies named Ward in 2024
36
Total since 1880
14,983

Ward in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#2501 in 2000
Babies named Ward in 2024
4
Total since 1996
14

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ward mean?

The meaning of Ward is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ward a boy or girl name?

Ward is a boy name. In 2024, 36 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ward?

Ward comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ward?

Ward first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #243 in 1899, and 36 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].