How Many People Are Named Girard?
Complete statistics for the name Girard: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Girard, a very rare male name, has only 848 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 389,351 Americans. That's pretty unique! With most Girards over 60, it definitely leans towards being an older generation's choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 76All 1,717 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1926Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Girard Through the Generations
Over the decades, Girard has maintained its status as a classic, old-school name, peaking in popularity back in 1926 with 37 births. Today, the name's distribution shows a significant skew towards the older generation, with 77% of Girards being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that while the name remains stable, it's predominantly carried by those who grew up during a different era when such names were more common.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Girard's French roots
📄 About the Name Girard
How Many People Have the Name Girard?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,133 people in the United States currently share the name Girard. That works out to roughly 1 in every 27,318 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Girard a Common or Rare Name?
Girard is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Girard in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Girard Most Popular?
The name Girard reached peak popularity in 1926, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Girard?
Approximately 12,133 people named Girard live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,133. That works out to roughly 1 in 27,318 Americans.
Is Girard a rare name?
Girard is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 27,318 Americans has this name.
What does the name Girard mean?
The meaning and origin of Girard are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Girard more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Girard are male and 0% are female.
When was Girard most popular?
Girard peaked in 1926 with 37 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.