Girard
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Girard was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,717 births recorded 1900–2003 · peaked in 1926 with 37 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington DC
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
249 births recorded 1914–1978 · peaked in 1948 with 18 births
Most common in: Paris, Guadeloupe, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Girard’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | #4141 | — |
| 1984 | #3701 | ↑440 |
| 1985 | #5147 | ↓1446 |
| 1986 | #3131 | ↑2016 |
| 1987 | #4573 | ↓1442 |
| 1988 | #3203 | ↑1370 |
| 1989 | #5615 | ↓2412 |
| 1990 | #4407 | ↑1208 |
| 1991 | #4231 | ↑176 |
| 1992 | #6670 | ↓2439 |
| 1993 | #7638 | ↓968 |
| 1994 | #5452 | ↑2186 |
| 1995 | #6407 | ↓955 |
| 1996 | #9015 | ↓2608 |
| 1997 | #6100 | ↑2915 |
| 1998 | #7560 | ↓1460 |
| 1999 | #8704 | ↓1144 |
| 2000 | #9112 | ↓408 |
| 2002 | #10667 | ↓1555 |
| 2003 | #9581 | ↑1086 |
Frequently asked questions about Girard
Is Girard a popular name?
Girard has 1,717 recorded births in United States between 1900 and 2003, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Girard more common for boys or girls?
Girard is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Girard most popular?
Girard peaked in 1926 in United States, with 37 recorded births that year.
Is Girard rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Girard’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1310 in 1900 to #9581 in 2003.
How many babies have been named Girard?
At least 1,966 babies have been recorded with the name Girard across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Girard popular in more than one country?
Yes — Girard appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.