Barnard
boy nameBarnard entered the US charts in 1891, peaked at #963 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1891–2025
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rank today
#963
peak (1891)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #963 |
| 1900s | #1253 |
| 1910s | #1966 |
| 1920s | #2258 |
| 1930s | #2558 |
| 1940s | #2384 |
| 1950s | #2350 |
| 1960s | #1940 |
| 1970s | #3492 |
| 1980s | #5886 |
| 1990s | #7801 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Barnard are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Barnard alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Barnard in 2025?
- Barnard is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Barnard most popular?
- Barnard peaked in 1891, reaching #963 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Barnard with classmates?
- Barnard will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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