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Summary

Heyward is of Old English origin, meaning 'guardian of the hedge', and has evolved from its early forms in Old English through Middle English to modern usage. The name conveys traits of protection and guardianship, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity as a surname before transitioning into a given name in the 19th century, and today it is viewed as traditional and rare.

The name Heyward is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. 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, Heyward has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Heyward' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1285th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1230th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1445th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2777th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6273rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14556th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14258th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Heyward' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.