Girard Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationzhee-RARD / ʒiˈʁaʁFrench; Germanic
Meaning
French: brave spear; Germanic: strong with a spear
Historical & Cultural Background
Girard is derived from the Old French name 'Giraud', which itself comes from the Germanic elements 'gēr' meaning 'spear' and 'wald' meaning 'rule'. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in France and among French-speaking populations. It has also appeared in historical texts and records, reflecting its longstanding presence in European culture.
Trend Summary
Girard has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Giraud
International Variants
- Giraud (French)
- Gerard (English)
- Gerhardt (German)
Famous people named Girard
Girard Desargues was a French mathematician known for his work in projective geometry.
Girard College is a private college preparatory school in Philadelphia, founded by the will of Stephen Girard.
Girard Perregaux is a Swiss luxury watchmaker with a history dating back to 1791.
Girard, Ohio is a city named after Stephen Girard, a prominent 19th-century philanthropist.
Fictional characters named Girard
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Girard was first seen in the United States in 1900. Girard has ranked as high as #861 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island. In the past 5 years the name Girard has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Girard (1964)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1917 | 18 |
| 1918 | 33 |
| 1919 | 21 |
| 1920 | 19 |
| 1921 | 23 |
| 1922 | 29 |
| 1923 | 28 |
| 1924 | 23 |
| 1925 | 18 |
| 1926 | 37 |
| 1927 | 29 |
| 1928 | 26 |
| 1929 | 32 |
| 1930 | 25 |
| 1931 | 31 |
| 1932 | 18 |
| 1933 | 18 |
| 1934 | 21 |
| 1935 | 17 |
| 1936 | 17 |
| 1937 | 30 |
| 1938 | 16 |
| 1939 | 18 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 27 |
| 1942 | 37 |
| 1943 | 28 |
| 1944 | 24 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1946 | 29 |
| 1947 | 25 |
| 1948 | 19 |
| 1949 | 24 |
| 1950 | 29 |
| 1951 | 36 |
| 1952 | 18 |
| 1953 | 37 |
| 1954 | 23 |
| 1955 | 36 |
| 1956 | 28 |
| 1957 | 35 |
| 1958 | 33 |
| 1959 | 32 |
| 1960 | 37 |
| 1961 | 33 |
| 1962 | 28 |
| 1963 | 24 |
| 1964 | 23 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1966 | 20 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |