Baird
boy nameBaird entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1952 in 1957, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#1952
peak (1957)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3560 |
| 1920s | #3646 |
| 1930s | #3027 |
| 1940s | #2972 |
| 1950s | #3230 |
| 1960s | #3340 |
| 1970s | #4477 |
| 1980s | #5921 |
| 1990s | #8036 |
| 2000s | #9396 |
| 2010s | #9297 |
| 2020s | #8625 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Baird are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Baird alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Baird in 2025?
- Baird is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Baird most popular?
- Baird peaked in 1957, reaching #1952 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Baird with classmates?
- Baird will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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