Holding steady.
Popularity of Girard since 1900
Babies named Girard per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Girard's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 129 |
| 1920s | 264 |
| 1930s | 211 |
| 1940s | 245 |
| 1950s | 307 |
| 1960s | 220 |
| 1970s | 118 |
| 1980s | 112 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Girard is a name with strong medieval roots, derived from the Germanic elements for 'spear' and 'brave.' While it has never been among the most popular names in the United States, it saw its peak usage in 1905, ranking highest in that year. The name has since become quite rare; in 2025 it was not assigned to any newborns per the Social Security data. It has a stable trajectory over the decades, meaning its usage has not seen dramatic rises or resurgences. Girard is a variant of the more common Gerard and offers a distinctive yet traditional choice for those seeking an uncommon name with historical depth.
Girard is derived from the Old High German elements 'gēr' (spear) and 'hard' (brave, strong). It was introduced to England by the Normans in the form Gerard and later developed into the variant Girard. The name was particularly used in medieval France and has been sporadically used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gerry, Jerry, Gira
Sibling names for Girard
Names that share Girard's style, for a brother or sister.
