Holding steady.
Popularity of Roshard since 1976
Babies named Roshard per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Roshard is a modern given name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1976. It reached its peak popularity in 1981, a notable year for this rare name, though it never entered the top 1000 nationally. Since then, its use has been sporadic and stable, with very few births per year. The name appears to be a modern invention, possibly drawing inspiration from the popular -ard ending found in names like Richard or Bernard. As a result, its etymology is speculative and remains officially uncertain. Parents choosing Roshard today are selecting a distinctive and uncommon name with a distinctly late 20th-century American feel.
Roshard is a modern given name first recorded in the United States in 1976. It may be a blending of elements from names like Ronald or Roy with the suffix -ard (common in names like Bernard or Richard), or a respelling of Roshard. Its usage peaked in 1981 and has since remained rare.
Sibling names for Roshard
Names that share Roshard's style, for a brother or sister.

