Ballard Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBAL-ard / /ˈbæl.ərd/English; French
Meaning
English: bold; French: from the valley
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ballard has roots in both English and French cultures. In English, it is derived from the word 'bald,' meaning bold or brave. In French, it refers to someone who comes from a valley. The name has been used historically in various regions, particularly in England and France.
Trend Summary
The name Ballard has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ball
- Bald
International Variants
- Baldric (German)
- Baldwin (English)
Famous people named Ballard
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ballard was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ballard has ranked as high as #856 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Ballard has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ballard (1956)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1882 | 7 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1889 | 12 |
| 1892 | 8 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1910 | 10 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1913 | 19 |
| 1914 | 17 |
| 1915 | 29 |
| 1916 | 33 |
| 1917 | 23 |
| 1918 | 33 |
| 1919 | 23 |
| 1920 | 26 |
| 1921 | 37 |
| 1922 | 40 |
| 1923 | 23 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1925 | 13 |
| 1926 | 21 |
| 1927 | 24 |
| 1928 | 32 |
| 1929 | 24 |
| 1930 | 25 |
| 1931 | 16 |
| 1932 | 26 |
| 1933 | 23 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1935 | 19 |
| 1936 | 22 |
| 1937 | 25 |
| 1938 | 17 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 22 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 16 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1946 | 16 |
| 1947 | 17 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1949 | 18 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1951 | 21 |
| 1952 | 17 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 2001 | 6 |