Bayard
Bayard is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Bay-colored, reddish-brown, or bold.
Origin and history
Bayard is a traditional French name derived from a surname referring to a bay horse or red-haired person. It was historically associated with legendary bravery through the famed 16th-century French hero Pierre Terrail, Seigneur de Bayard. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive classical choice.
Popularity in the United States
922 babies in the United States have been named Bayard since 1880. It ranks #3756 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- PA (45.1 %)
- NY (31.4 %)
- IL (11.8 %)
- MA (11.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 171 |
| 1920-1930 | 204 |
| 1930-1940 | 110 |
| 1940-1950 | 119 |
| 1950-1960 | 103 |
| 1960-1970 | 66 |
| 1970-1980 | 35 |
| 1980-1990 | 36 |
| 1990-2000 | 18 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 27 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Bayard
- Bayard Rustin: Civil rights activist, Organizer
- Bayard Taylor: Poet, Author
Nicknames
Bay
Fun facts
- The name became iconic thanks to Pierre Terrail, known as the 'Chevalier de Bayard', celebrated as the knight 'without fear and without reproach'.
- Bayard Rustin was a prominent U.S. civil rights leader who organized the 1963 March on Washington.