Durwood Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Durwood has its origins in Old English, combining meanings related to animals and woods. It has evolved through various forms over the centuries. The name evokes traits of nature and rural life and has no direct biblical relevance. Its usage peaked in the early to mid-20th century, giving it a nostalgic and rustic image today.
The name Durwood is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Durwood has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Durwood' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 976th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 852nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1309th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2891st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11250th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Durwood' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Durwood"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɜːrwʊd/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Durwood is derived from the Old English elements 'deor' meaning 'animal' or 'deer' and 'wudu' meaning 'wood', effectively translating to 'animal in the wood' or 'from the deer wood'.
Meaning
From the deer wood
Language Evolution
Deorwudu, Durwudu, Durwood
Historical Usage
Durwood saw an increase in popularity in the United States during the early to mid-20th century, often used in rural and midwestern families.
Variants & Derivatives
Dur, Woody
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Durwood is considered a somewhat vintage or old-fashioned name, often viewed as rustic and tied to nature.
Famous People
Durwood Kirby, an American actor and television personality, Durwood Dunn, an American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Durwood"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Durwood"
"Durwood" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 976th of 7545 | 796 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 852nd of 6773 | 1,009 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1309th of 7552 | 661 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2891st of 10718 | 194 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11250th of 16616 | 23 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Durwood" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
62.65% 864th/1379 |
34.11% 807th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
58.99% 912th/1546 |
64.20% 999th/1556 |
29.37% 691st/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
32.25% 920th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
41.53% 1461st/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Durwood" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Durwood"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Durwood" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.