Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Laird since 1888
Babies named Laird per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Laird's real moment was 1888.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 98 |
| 1920s | 159 |
| 1930s | 157 |
| 1940s | 321 |
| 1950s | 392 |
| 1960s | 217 |
| 1970s | 119 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 197 |
| 2010s | 133 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Laird is a distinctive masculine name of Scottish origin, rooted in the title for a landowner. While it has never achieved widespread popularity, its first recorded U.S. birth was in 1888, and its usage has been sporadic ever since. The name has been on a falling trajectory since 2007, with no top states or major rankings to cite. Laird remains a rare choice, appealing to those drawn to unique names with a heritage background.
From the Scots word 'laird', meaning a landowner or lord, ultimately deriving from the Old English 'hlāford' (lord). Historically, it was a title used among the Scottish gentry, but in modern times it has been adopted as a given name in English-speaking countries.
Sibling names for Laird
Names that share Laird's style, for a brother or sister.
