Laird Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLAIRD / lɛrdScottish; English
Meaning
Scottish: landowner; English: lord
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Laird is of Scottish origin, traditionally used to denote a landowner or lord. It reflects the feudal system in Scotland where land was held by individuals of higher social status. The term has been used historically to signify nobility and land ownership. In modern contexts, it is often used as a given name, particularly in Scotland and among those with Scottish heritage.
Trend Summary
Laird has seen limited use in the United States, maintaining a low but steady presence in baby name registries.
Similar Names
Variants
—
International Variants
—
Famous people named Laird
Laird Hamilton is a professional big-wave surfer known for his pioneering techniques in surfing.
Laird McIntosh is a Scottish actor recognized for his roles in various television series.
Fictional characters named Laird
—
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Laird was first seen in the United States in 1888. Laird has ranked as high as #1335 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, Ohio, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Laird has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Laird (2012)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 17 |
| 1917 | 20 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1919 | 15 |
| 1920 | 14 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 17 |
| 1924 | 21 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 22 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 29 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 24 |
| 1940 | 21 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1942 | 42 |
| 1943 | 41 |
| 1944 | 29 |
| 1945 | 29 |
| 1946 | 35 |
| 1947 | 32 |
| 1948 | 34 |
| 1949 | 46 |
| 1950 | 42 |
| 1951 | 38 |
| 1952 | 47 |
| 1953 | 35 |
| 1954 | 32 |
| 1955 | 44 |
| 1956 | 35 |
| 1957 | 46 |
| 1958 | 38 |
| 1959 | 35 |
| 1960 | 26 |
| 1961 | 33 |
| 1962 | 23 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1964 | 30 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 24 |
| 1970 | 22 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 48 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 6 |