Denard
Denard is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Brave or strong like a bear, or hard/strong; derived from Germanic roots combined with Old French.
Origin and history
Denard is a surname-derived given name with French and Germanic roots, related to names like Maynard or Bernard. Historically rare, it saw modern usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. It remains a distinctive choice today, rarely appearing on contemporary U.S. birth charts.
Popularity in the United States
701 babies in the United States have been named Denard since 1880. It ranks #3975 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- FL (65.5 %)
- GA (17.2 %)
- TX (17.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 32 |
| 1960-1970 | 78 |
| 1970-1980 | 108 |
| 1980-1990 | 226 |
| 1990-2000 | 139 |
| 2000-2010 | 68 |
| 2010-2019 | 50 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Denard
- Denard Robinson: American football player, Coach
- Denard Span: Baseball player
Fun facts
- Denard originally evolved as a French surname before being adopted as a given name in the United States.
- The name reached its highest relative usage in the late 1980s and early 1990s.