Total births
922
Boys' name · since 1882
Bayard
Since 1882, U.S. Social Security records show 922 babies named Bayard, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 922
- total births
- 1882–2020
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Bayard is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 922 have been recorded since 1882.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Bayard has been recorded 922 times among boys since 1882, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 2020.
- 922 total births
- 1882–2020 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
922 boys have been named Bayard since 1882, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2020.
- 922
- total births
- 1882–2020
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Bayard was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
32 babies were named Bayard in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Bayard's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bayard's SSA record in two at 1948 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1882, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bayard at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Bayard popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–2020
- Peak year (1918)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 139 years of records
Bayard by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Bayard's strongest decade.
204 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Bayard births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 10
1880s
10 births
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 12
1900s
12 births
- 1910s
1910s
171 births
- 1920s
1920s
204 births
- 1930s
1930s
110 births
- 1940s
1940s
119 births
- 1950s
1950s
103 births
- 1960s 66
1960s
66 births
- 1970s 35
1970s
35 births
- 1980s 36
1980s
36 births
- 1990s 18
1990s
18 births
- 2010s 27
2010s
27 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 204 births (22% of all-time use).
How Bayard compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Bayard's total volume
Bayard vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Bayard by state
Where Bayard concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 23 | 2.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 16 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Massachusetts | | 6 | 0.7% |
Pennsylvania share of Bayard's total US births 2.5%
Even split
23 of 922 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bayard? ▼
922 babies have been named Bayard since 1882. It was last recorded in 2020. The peak year was 1918 with 32 births.
When was Bayard most popular? ▼
Bayard was most popular in the 1920s decade with 204 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Bayard most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bayard are Pennsylvania (23 births), New York (16 births), Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Bayard been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Bayard since 1882 -- 139 years through the most recent 2020 data.
What names are similar to Bayard? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Baylor, Bayron, Baylen, Baylee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Bayard's data
- Bayard's decade-level peak was the 1920s (204 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Bayards (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Bayard
Nearby Names Like Bayard
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bayard
Baylor Boy
#365 9,010 births
Bayron Boy
#2300 1,669 births
Baylen Boy
#1714 1,392 births
Baylee Boy
#9367 662 births
Bayne Boy
#4922 612 births
Compare Bayard side by side: Bayard vs Baylor Bayard vs Bayron Bayard vs Baylen
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1882–2020 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Bayard: Baby Name Since 1882 - 922 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bayard. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Bayard draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.