Seward
Boy nameSeward has been given to 568 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It peaked in 1915.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
568
Peak year
1915 (26 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1881
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Seward's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #896 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Seward.
FAQ
How popular is the name Seward?
Seward has been given to 568 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Seward peak?
Seward peaked in 1915, when 26 babies were given the name.
Is Seward a girl or boy name?
Seward is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Seward are boys).
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