Is Ward a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Ward is commonly used as a Boy name.

It’s currently ranked #888 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Ward Boy

Popularity: #888 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationWARD / /wɔrd/

Old English; Germanic

Meaning

Old English: watchman; Germanic: guardian

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ward has roots in Old English, where it referred to a watchman or guardian. It has been used as a surname and a given name throughout history. In medieval times, it was often associated with those who held positions of protection or oversight. The name has also appeared in various forms across different cultures, reflecting its enduring appeal.

Trend Summary

The name Ward has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.

Variants

Warde

International Variants

Guardián (Spanish)
Garde (French)

Famous people named Ward

Ward Bond was an American actor known for his roles in classic films and television series.

Ward Churchill is an American author and political activist recognized for his controversial views on U.S. foreign policy.

Ward Cleaver is a fictional character from the television series 'Leave It to Beaver,' known as the quintessential American father.

Ward Kimball was an American animator and one of the original nine old men at Walt Disney Studios.

Fictional characters named Ward

Ward is a character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, serving as a member of the S.H.I.E.L.D. team.

Ward is a character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda,' known for his role in various quests.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ward was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ward has ranked as high as #822 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in New York, California, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Ward has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ward (2023)

Year:

State	Births	Share
OH	5	50%
TX	5	50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	30
1881	37
1882	30
1883	27
1884	38
1885	23
1886	25
1887	23
1888	29
1889	32
1890	37
1891	37
1892	50
1893	30
1894	31
1895	48
1896	41
1897	28
1898	28
1899	48
1900	43
1901	25
1902	46
1903	40
1904	39
1905	31
1906	34
1907	32
1908	42
1909	40
1910	50
1911	77
1912	114
1913	150
1914	193
1915	237
1916	211
1917	242
1918	258
1919	243
1920	286
1921	273
1922	323
1923	271
1924	276
1925	256
1926	220
1927	230
1928	183
1929	192
1930	223
1931	179
1932	169
1933	164
1934	187
1935	157
1936	140
1937	149
1938	175
1939	154
1940	142
1941	139
1942	158
1943	177
1944	167
1945	155
1946	219
1947	218
1948	204
1949	183
1950	167
1951	200
1952	180
1953	207
1954	196
1955	197
1956	194
1957	169
1958	246
1959	253
1960	283
1961	341
1962	263
1963	282
1964	244
1965	172
1966	200
1967	183
1968	141
1969	131
1970	129
1971	94
1972	94
1973	62
1974	61
1975	49
1976	66
1977	56
1978	43
1979	35
1980	45
1981	32
1982	43
1983	41
1984	29
1985	34
1986	35
1987	32
1988	28
1989	28
1990	33
1991	20
1992	24
1993	23
1994	15
1995	17
1996	21
1997	20
1998	23
1999	19
2000	16
2001	17
2002	14
2003	17
2004	10
2005	23
2006	19
2007	12
2008	20
2009	11
2010	18
2011	17
2012	25
2013	30
2014	30
2015	27
2016	48
2017	44
2018	40
2019	33
2020	47
2021	44
2022	54
2023	43
2024	36