Total births
1,902
Boys' name · since 1888
Laird
Laird has 1,902 recorded births since 1888 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,902
- total births
- 1888–2022
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Laird sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,902 recorded since 1888.
Social Security Administration records show Laird recorded 1,902 times among boys since 1888, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 2022.
- 1,902 total births
- 1888–2022 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,902 boys have been named Laird since 1888, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2022.
- 1,902
- total births
- 1888–2022
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Laird was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
48 babies were named Laird in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Laird's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Laird splits its recorded history at 1963: 36% of all births land in the more recent half, 64% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1888 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 48 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Laird at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1888
Laird popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–2022
- Peak year (2006)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 135 years of records
Laird by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Laird's strongest decade.
392 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Laird births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1910s 98
1910s
98 births
- 1920s
1920s
159 births
- 1930s
1930s
157 births
- 1940s
1940s
321 births
- 1950s
1950s
392 births
- 1960s
1960s
217 births
- 1970s 119
1970s
119 births
- 1980s 52
1980s
52 births
- 1990s 31
1990s
31 births
- 2000s
2000s
197 births
- 2010s 133
2010s
133 births
- 2020s 21
2020s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 392 births (21% of all-time use).
How Laird 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 Laird's total volume
Laird vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Laird by state
Where Laird concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 125 | 6.6% |
| #2 | California | | 111 | 5.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 25 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 18 | 0.9% |
| #5 | New York | | 17 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Texas | | 5 | 0.3% |
Pennsylvania share of Laird's total US births 6.6%
Even split
125 of 1,902 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laird? ▼
Since 1888, Social Security records show 1,902 babies named Laird. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 48 births.
When was Laird most popular? ▼
Laird was most popular in the 1950s decade with 392 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Laird most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laird are Pennsylvania (125 births), California (111 births), Illinois (25 births).
How long has the name Laird been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Laird since 1888 -- 135 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Laird? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Laith, Laine, Laiken, Lain, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Laird's data
- Laird's decade-level peak was the 1950s (392 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Lairds (125 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 Laird
Nearby Names Like Laird
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laird
Laith Boy
#977 3,608 births
Laine Boy
#2431 2,062 births
Laiken Boy
#3386 533 births
Lain Boy
#7375 484 births
Laiden Boy
#5830 358 births
Compare Laird side by side: Laird vs Laith Laird vs Laine Laird vs Laiken
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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, 1888–2022 (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. "Laird: Baby Name Since 1888 - 1,902 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laird. 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 Laird 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.