Dillard
Dillard is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Uncertain; possibly derived from a local place name or the Old French word 'dille' meaning 'dill' or a nickname.
Origin and history
Dillard is an English surname transferred into a given name, historically derived from place names or old French personal names. It experienced moderate usage as a masculine given name in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is extremely rare as a newborn name, though it remains familiar as a traditional surname.
Popularity in the United States
3,730 babies in the United States have been named Dillard since 1880. It ranks #2090 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (23.9 %)
- TN (20.1 %)
- NC (16.1 %)
- GA (9.2 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 86 |
| 1890-1900 | 73 |
| 1900-1910 | 132 |
| 1910-1920 | 440 |
| 1920-1930 | 816 |
| 1930-1940 | 673 |
| 1940-1950 | 548 |
| 1950-1960 | 362 |
| 1960-1970 | 230 |
| 1970-1980 | 139 |
| 1980-1990 | 72 |
| 1990-2000 | 102 |
| 2000-2010 | 41 |
| 2010-2019 | 16 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Dillard
- Dillard Chandler: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- Dillard reflects the longstanding American custom of using family surnames as masculine given names.
- Most historical uses of Dillard as a given name in the U.S. occurred in the early to mid-20th century.