Barnard
Barnard is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave as a bear.
Origin and history
Barnard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning bear and brave. Historically used as a variant of Bernard, it gained modest popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is extremely rare for newborns in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
895 babies in the United States have been named Barnard since 1880. It ranks #3783 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 108 |
| 1920-1930 | 151 |
| 1930-1940 | 95 |
| 1940-1950 | 103 |
| 1950-1960 | 109 |
| 1960-1970 | 178 |
| 1970-1980 | 79 |
| 1980-1990 | 38 |
| 1990-2000 | 24 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Barnard
- Barnard Hughes: actor
Nicknames
Barney, Barnie, Bernie
Fun facts
- Barnard developed as an English spelling variant of the Germanic name Bernard.
- Barnard College in New York City was named after Frederick Barnard, the tenth president of Columbia University.