Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Reshard since 1975
Babies named Reshard per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 117 |
| 1990s | 101 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Reshard is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975, reflecting a late‑20th‑century trend of inventive names with phonetically appealing syllables. Its peak came in 1984, when it saw its highest frequency, though it has since remained stable at low levels. As of the latest data (2025), approximately 1 in every 284,679 newborns receives the name, placing it at rank 10,695. The name shows no strong regional concentration and is not tied to any specific top state. While its exact meaning and derivation are uncertain, Reshard fits comfortably among other creative coinages of its era, such as Rashard and DeShawn, offering a distinctive option for parents seeking a modern sound without deep historical baggage.
Reshard first appears in U.S. records in the mid‑1970s. It may have been coined as a distinctive modern name, possibly influenced by the prefix re‑ and the popular syllable ‑shard from names like Richard or Howard. No ancient or traditional root has been identified.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ree, Shard
Variants: Reshard
Sibling names for Reshard
Names that share Reshard's style, for a brother or sister.
