How Many People Are Named Laird?
Complete statistics for the name Laird: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Laird means 'landowner' in Old English, making it a name rich in historical significance. Only 1,162 people named Laird live in the US today, which means 1 in 284,023 Americans have this name, making it very rare indeed. The majority of people named Laird are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 65All 1,901 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: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Laird Through the Generations
Laird has seen its peak popularity in 2006 with 48 births, but since then, the trend has been declining. With an average age of 65, the name skews older, with 67% of those named Laird being over 60. This suggests that while Laird was once a popular choice for parents, it's now more commonly found among older generations, with only 365 individuals under 30 carrying the name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Laird
Laird is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:Laird Howard Barber (1848–1928), American lawyer, jurist, and politician Laird Barron, American author and poet Laird Bell (1883–1965), American attorney, philanthropist, and businessman Laird Cregar (1913–1944), American film actor Laird Hamilton, American big-wave surfer and co-inventor of tow-in surfing Laird Smith (1913–1999), Australian rules footballer Laird A. Thompson, American professor of astronomy Laird A. Beatte, American Stunt rider…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Laird's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Laird
How Many People Have the Name Laird?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17,617 people in the United States currently share the name Laird. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,814 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Laird a Common or Rare Name?
Laird 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.
What Does the Name Laird Mean?
Laird means "landowner" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Laird in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Laird Most Popular?
The name Laird reached peak popularity in 2006, with 48 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Laird?
Approximately 17,617 people named Laird live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 17,617. That works out to roughly 1 in 18,814 Americans.
Is Laird a rare name?
Laird is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,814 Americans has this name.
What does the name Laird mean?
Laird means "landowner" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Laird more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Laird are male and 0% are female.
When was Laird most popular?
Laird peaked in 2006 with 48 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.