Holding steady.
Popularity of Allard since 1915
Babies named Allard per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 64 |
| 1930s | 75 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Allard is a name of Dutch and German origin, combining elements for 'noble' and 'hardy.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1915, with its peak year of usage in 1917, when it reached its highest rank. Though it never ranked among the top 1000 names, it shows a stable trajectory over the decades, sustained by families with Dutch or German heritage. The name remains uncommon, with an estimated 1-in-N ratio too low to calculate, reflecting its rarity. Allard has not seen a revival, staying consistently but sparsely used.
Allard is derived from the Germanic elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'hard' meaning 'brave, hardy.' It is a common Dutch and German surname turned given name, brought to England by the Normans but rare in modern times.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al
Variants: Alard
Sibling names for Allard
Names that share Allard's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Adelaide, Geertruida, Hendrika, Johanna, Margaretha
