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Lord

boy name#7679 in 2025

Lord entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2742 in 1934, ranks #7679 today — a rare gem few children share.

Popularity 19172025

19172025
US babies named Lord per year from 1917 to 2025
#7679
rank today
#2742
peak (1934)
10
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share

Rank by decade

DecadeAverage rank
1910s#3981
1920s#4091
1930s#3111
1940s#3301
1950s#3289
1960s#3727
1970s#3799
1980s#4710
1990s#5805
2000s#6808
2010s#6332
2020s#5441

Living bearers

About 600 people named Lord are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Lord alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Lord in 2025?
Lord ranks #7679 among US boy names in 2025, with 10 babies given the name.
When was the name Lord most popular?
Lord peaked in 1934, reaching #2742 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Lord with classmates?
Lord will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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