Heywood

Boy name

Heywood has been given to 305 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1925.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

305

Peak year

1925 (15 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1912

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Heywood — alternate spellings parents actually use.

6,541 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Heywood.

306 babies since 1912

306 babies since 1913

306 babies since 1929

304 babies since 1918

307 babies since 1913

307 babies since 1913

302 babies since 1894

302 babies since 1910

How popular is the name Heywood?

Heywood has been given to 305 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Heywood peak?

Heywood peaked in 1925, when 15 babies were given the name.

Is Heywood a girl or boy name?

Heywood is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Heywood are boys).

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