Holding steady.
Popularity of Dennard since 1928
Babies named Dennard per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 86 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dennard is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1928. It has never reached the Top 1000, and its peak popularity came in 1981, the year it was most frequently recorded. The name has remained extremely scarce, with fewer than five births in many years, and its trajectory has been stable rather than trending. While its origins are uncertain, Dennard likely represents a surname adoption, a pattern common in American naming. The name's distinctiveness may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon choice with a familiar sound.
Dennard likely arose as a variant of the surname Dinnard, which may derive from a place name or occupational term. It has also been used occasionally as a given name in the United States since the 1920s, peaking in the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Denny, Denn
Variants: Dinnard
Sibling names for Dennard
Names that share Dennard's style, for a brother or sister.
