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Ward

female

Meaning

"Guardian"

Ward derives from Old English and Germanic roots meaning guard or watch, used both as a surname and given name.

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Popularity History of Ward

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#12041Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#12041

Ward was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+3016

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ward

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, Germanic
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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