Baird
Every Baird since 1915 — 472 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Baird
Baird is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1915, 472 American babies have been named Baird. Its peak came in 1957, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Baird stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Baird year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,389 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #8,932 |
| 2020 | 8 | #8,840 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,231 |
| 2018 | 6 | #10,925 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,153 |
| 2016 | 5 | #12,410 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,111 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,210 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12,355 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,221 |
| 2011 | 7 | #9,724 |
| 2010 | 7 | #9,803 |
| 2009 | 7 | #9,977 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,432 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12,565 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9,683 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,033 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 6 | #9,512 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,367 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,542 |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,779 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,004 |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,687 |
| 1955 | 9 | #2,777 |
| 1950 | 7 | #3,051 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 7 | #2,976 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 6 | #3,854 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,428 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Baird in 2025?
Baird did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Baird?
472 babies have been named Baird in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Baird most popular?
Baird peaked in 1957, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Baird a boy or girl name?
Baird is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Baird rising or falling?
Baird is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.