Haywood
2025 SSA
About Haywood
Haywood is a masculine name of English origin that began as a surname referring to 'a person who lived near a fenced forest' or 'a forest guardian.' Combining the Old English elements 'haga' (enclosure or hedge) and 'wudu' (wood), it evokes imagery of wooded landscapes and natural protection.
As a first name, Haywood gained modest usage during the trend of adopting surnames as given names. It projects strength and reliability with a touch of rustic charm. The name carries a distinguished, somewhat old-fashioned quality that appeals to parents seeking dignified, nature-connected names.
Pronounced HAY-wood.
As of October 2026, Haywood ranked #6944 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #369 in 1899.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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- Haywood Shepherd Hansell
U.S. Air Force general during WWII
- Haywood Nelson
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- Haywood Cooper Sullivan
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- Haywood Stenton Jones
father of singer David Bowie
- Rickie Haywood Williams
English TV presenter
Haywood in pop culture
- Haywood
character in "The Frog Princess" by E.D. Baker