Bayard
Pronunciation: [ b-AY-erd ]
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Bayard first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 291 babies have been named Bayard in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bayard is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,760 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,760
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Bayard
Bayard is a boy name .
Bayard is currently ranked #19,760 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bayard include Bay, Baya, Bayay, Bayaie, Baie, and Baykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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