Holding steady.
Popularity of Byard since 1914
Babies named Byard per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 24 |
| 1920s | 54 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Byard is a rare masculine name that saw modest use in the early 20th century. According to U.S. Social Security records, the name's peak year was 1920, during a time when many surname-names were adopted as first names. However, its overall usage has been minimal; the name has not appeared in the top 1000 rankings in any year, and its 1-in-N occurrence is not available due to low frequency. The trajectory has been stable, with very few or no births in recent decades. As a name that never entered widespread circulation, Byard remains an obscure choice, often linked to its variant Bayard.
Byard is an English surname that has been used as a given name. Its origin is uncertain; it may be a variant of the name Bayard, which derives from the Old French word 'baiard' meaning 'bay-colored' (referring to a horse), or it may be a locational name from a place name. The name has been in sporadic use in the United States since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: By
Variants: Bayard
Sibling names for Byard
Names that share Byard's style, for a brother or sister.
