Ballard
boy name#10695 in 2025Ballard entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #549 in 1889, ranks #10695 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#10695
rank today
#549
peak (1889)
6
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #808 |
| 1890s | #975 |
| 1900s | #1156 |
| 1910s | #1395 |
| 1920s | #1560 |
| 1930s | #1666 |
| 1940s | #1865 |
| 1950s | #2329 |
| 1960s | #3426 |
| 1970s | #4523 |
| 1980s | #5926 |
| 1990s | #7281 |
| 2000s | #9243 |
| 2020s | #10695 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Ballard are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ballard alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ballard in 2025?
- Ballard ranks #10695 among US boy names in 2025, with 6 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ballard most popular?
- Ballard peaked in 1889, reaching #549 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ballard with classmates?
- Ballard will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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