Hayword Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Hayword means 'hay guard' or 'hay keeper' in Old English.
Meaning of the Name Hayword
Hayword is a variant spelling of the name Hayward, which is of English origin. It is derived from the Old English words 'hēg' meaning 'hay' and 'weard' meaning 'guard'. The name originally referred to a guard or keeper of the hay. It can also be a surname, denoting someone who lived near a hedge or enclosure for livestock.
Popularity of the Name Hayword
The popularity for the name Hayword peaked in popularity in the year 1931 with 5 births, which ranked number 8,092 out of 8,308 unique names for that year. Hayword had the most male births in 1931 with 5, which ranked number 3,762 out of 4,320 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Hayword
Popularity of Hayword by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Hayword. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Hayword in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Hayword is a great pick!
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