Byrd
boy nameByrd entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #595 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
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rank today
#595
peak (1881)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #724 |
| 1890s | #846 |
| 1900s | #1095 |
| 1910s | #1861 |
| 1920s | #1883 |
| 1930s | #2299 |
| 1940s | #2698 |
| 1950s | #3185 |
| 1960s | #3730 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Byrd are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Byrd alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Byrd in 2025?
- Byrd is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Byrd most popular?
- Byrd peaked in 1881, reaching #595 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Byrd with classmates?
- Byrd will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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