Ballard
Ballard is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave, or having a distinctive bald head or white spot.
Origin and history
Ballard is a traditional English surname used occasionally as a masculine given name. It stems from Middle English roots or Germanic elements associated with bravery or distinctive features. It remains an enduring, rare classic in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,159 babies in the United States have been named Ballard since 1880. It ranks #3535 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- KY (74.6 %)
- VA (19.9 %)
- WV (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 60 |
| 1890-1900 | 24 |
| 1900-1910 | 27 |
| 1910-1920 | 193 |
| 1920-1930 | 257 |
| 1930-1940 | 194 |
| 1940-1950 | 157 |
| 1950-1960 | 129 |
| 1960-1970 | 69 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 7 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Ballard
- Ballard Berkeley: Actor
Fun facts
- Ballard originally developed as an English surname before transitioning to a given name.
- The name reached its peak popularity in the early to mid-20th century in the United States.