Total births
1,717
Boys' name · since 1900
Girard
Since 1900, U.S. Social Security records show 1,717 babies named Girard, peaking in 1926. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,717
- total births
- 1900–2003
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
Girard is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 1,717 have been recorded since 1900.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Girard has been recorded 1,717 times among boys since 1900, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1900 to 2003.
- 1,717 total births
- 1900–2003 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,717 boys have been named Girard since 1900, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2003.
- 1,717
- total births
- 1900–2003
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Girard was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
37 babies were named Girard in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Girard's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Girard splits its recorded history at 1956: 39% of all births land in the more recent half, 61% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1900 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1926 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Girard at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1900
Girard popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–2003
- Peak year (1926)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Girard by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Girard's strongest decade.
307 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Girard births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s
1910s
129 births
- 1920s
1920s
264 births
- 1930s
1930s
211 births
- 1940s
1940s
245 births
- 1950s
1950s
307 births
- 1960s
1960s
220 births
- 1970s 118
1970s
118 births
- 1980s 112
1980s
112 births
- 1990s 83
1990s
83 births
- 2000s 17
2000s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 307 births (18% of all-time use).
How Girard 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 Girard's total volume
Girard vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Girard by state
Where Girard concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 212 | 12.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 61 | 3.6% |
| #3 | Massachusetts | | 39 | 2.3% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 17 | 1.0% |
| #5 | District of Columbia | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Maine | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Rhode Island | | 5 | 0.3% |
Pennsylvania share of Girard's total US births 12.3%
Even split
212 of 1,717 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Girard? ▼
Girard has been given to 1,717 babies in the U.S. since 1900, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2003. 37 babies were born in 1926, its single highest year.
When was Girard most popular? ▼
Girard was most popular in the 1950s decade with 307 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
Where is Girard most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Girard are Pennsylvania (212 births), New York (61 births), Massachusetts (39 births).
How long has the name Girard been used? ▼
Records for Girard go back to 1900, giving 104 years of history through 2003.
What names are similar to Girard? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Girolamo, Giro, Girish. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Girard's data
- Girard's decade-level peak was the 1950s (307 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Girards (212 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 Girard
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Girard
Compare Girard side by side: Girard vs Girolamo Girard vs Giro Girard vs Girish
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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, 1900–2003 (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. "Girard: Baby Name Since 1900 - 1,717 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/girard. 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 Girard 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.