Bayard
Every Bayard since 1882 — 922 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bayard
Bayard 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 1882, 922 American babies have been named Bayard. Its peak came in 1918, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Bayard stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bayard 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 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #10,762 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,003 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,229 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,309 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12,363 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,463 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,339 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,363 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,006 |
| 1960 | 11 | #2,545 |
| 1955 | 5 | #3,927 |
| 1950 | 16 | #1,885 |
| 1945 | 13 | #1,934 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,089 |
| 1935 | 14 | #1,933 |
| 1930 | 18 | #1,760 |
| 1925 | 23 | #1,590 |
| 1920 | 24 | #1,545 |
| 1915 | 16 | #1,793 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,056 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Bayard
- Bayard Rustin Social activist · 1912–1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bayard in 2025?
Bayard 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 Bayard?
922 babies have been named Bayard in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bayard most popular?
Bayard peaked in 1918, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Bayard a boy or girl name?
Bayard is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bayard rising or falling?
Bayard is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bayard?
Well-known people named Bayard include Bayard Rustin (social activist).