Haywood Boy

Popularity: #926 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HAY-wood //ˈheɪ.wʊd//

Origin: English; Old English

Meaning: English: hay clearing; Old English: wood

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Haywood has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "haeg" meaning "hedged" or "enclosed" and "wudu" meaning "wood." This combination suggests a literal meaning of "enclosed wood" or "wooded area with a hedge." The name likely evolved through various forms, appearing as "Hegwud" in early medieval records before transitioning into its modern form, Haywood, as the English language developed through the Middle Ages. The name entered the English lexicon during a period when surnames were becoming hereditary, particularly in the 12th century, as land ownership and familial lineage became more significant in society.

Historically, the name Haywood is associated with several notable figures and places. In the 13th century, it was used as a surname by families residing near wooded areas, and it appears in various historical documents and land records.

The name is also linked to the Haywood family, who were prominent in England, particularly during the Tudor period. Additionally, Haywood is referenced in literary works and historical texts, contributing to its recognition in English heritage.

The name has been borne by various saints and figures in ecclesiastical history, although specific references may vary. Culturally, Haywood has resonated through its connections to nature and the pastoral landscape of England, symbolizing a sense of home and belonging.

The name's association with wooded areas evokes imagery of tranquility and stability, which may have contributed to its endurance over centuries. Variants and diminutives of the name, such as Hay or Woody, have emerged in informal contexts, reflecting the name's adaptability and continued relevance in different forms.

Overall, Haywood embodies a rich historical and cultural tapestry, rooted in the natural landscape and the evolution of the English language.

Famous people named Haywood

In this section, you will find notable people named Haywood. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Haywood who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Haywood Nelson is an actor best known for What's Happening!!, What's Happening Now!!, and The New Odd Couple.

Haywood Jeffires is a former professional American football player best known for his time with the Houston Oilers and the New York Jets.

Fictional characters named Haywood

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Haywood is a fictional character from the film The Last Black Man in San Francisco. He is a close friend of the protagonist, supporting him in his quest to reclaim his childhood home.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Haywood, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

HaydenHarrisonHarveyHectorHugo

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Haywood. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Haywood was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Haywood has ranked as high as #1096 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, Texas, and Mississippi.

In the past 5 years the name Haywood has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Haywood is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Haywood was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Haywood.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 12 12
2024 13 13
2023 10 10
2022 10 10
2021 5 5
2020 9 9
2019 6 6
2018 12 12
2017 7 7
2016 10 10
2015 13 13
2014 10 10
2013 16 16
2012 7 7
2010 5 5
2009 10 10
2008 10 10
2007 9 9
2006 8 8
2005 9 9
2004 13 13
2003 11 11
2002 8 8
2001 6 6
2000 11 11
1999 7 7
1998 10 10
1997 16 16
1996 12 12
1995 13 13
1994 12 12
1993 14 14
1992 21 21
1991 18 18
1990 17 17
1989 17 17
1988 23 23
1987 20 20
1986 21 21
1985 20 20
1984 33 33
1983 16 16
1982 25 25
1981 24 24
1980 27 27
1979 25 25
1978 31 31
1977 43 43
1976 36 36
1975 31 31
1974 33 33
1973 38 38
1972 36 36
1971 50 50
1970 52 52
1969 47 47
1968 36 36
1967 46 46
1966 41 41
1965 60 60
1964 49 49
1963 71 71
1962 61 61
1961 62 62
1960 79 79
1959 50 50
1958 68 68
1957 78 78
1956 82 82
1955 89 89
1954 73 73
1953 82 82
1952 75 75
1951 87 87
1950 114 114
1949 87 87
1948 90 90
1947 113 113
1946 80 80
1945 86 86
1944 82 82
1943 93 93
1942 93 93
1941 81 81
1940 92 92
1939 104 104
1938 93 93
1937 86 86
1936 94 94
1935 87 87
1934 86 86
1933 95 95
1932 89 89
1931 84 84
1930 89 89
1929 86 86
1928 88 88
1927 112 112
1926 102 102
1925 120 120
1924 93 93
1923 127 127
1922 108 108
1921 113 113
1920 124 124
1919 137 137
1918 101 101
1917 90 90
1916 98 98
1915 91 91
1914 77 77
1913 70 70
1912 61 61
1911 40 40
1910 33 33
1909 36 36
1908 26 26
1907 27 27
1906 14 14
1905 25 25
1904 22 22
1903 23 23
1902 20 20
1901 17 17
1900 28 28
1899 25 25
1898 16 16
1897 18 18
1896 17 17
1895 21 21
1894 21 21
1893 20 20
1892 14 14
1891 10 10
1890 7 7
1889 11 11
1888 10 10
1887 14 14
1886 13 13
1885 10 10
1884 16 16
1883 18 18
1882 17 17
1881 9 9
1880 10 10

Top States for Haywood (2015)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NC 5
100%