Laird
Laird is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Lord, landowner, or proprietor of an estate.
Origin and history
Laird is a classic Scottish title name that means lord or landowner. Historically used as a status name in Scotland, it was adopted as a given name in the English-speaking world. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,902 babies in the United States have been named Laird since 1880. It ranks #2945 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1906.
States where it is most popular
- PA (40.7 %)
- CA (36.2 %)
- IL (8.1 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 98 |
| 1920-1930 | 159 |
| 1930-1940 | 157 |
| 1940-1950 | 321 |
| 1950-1960 | 392 |
| 1960-1970 | 217 |
| 1970-1980 | 119 |
| 1980-1990 | 52 |
| 1990-2000 | 31 |
| 2000-2010 | 197 |
| 2010-2019 | 133 |
| 2020-2029 | 21 |
Famous people named Laird
- Laird Hamilton: Surfer, Inventor
- Laird Cregar: Actor
Fun facts
- In Scotland, a laird is traditionally a member of the landed gentry ranking below a baron.
- The word is a Scottish dialectal variant of the Northern Middle English word 'laverd', which also gave rise to 'lord'.