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Baird
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How to Pronounce Baird
Pronounced BAIRD
/ˈbɛrd/High
Meaning: A Scottish surname — from the Gaelic bard, 'a bard; a minstrel/poet'; we note the surnameLow
In 30 seconds: A bard; a minstrel-poet: Baird is a Scottish surname. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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MeaningA Scottish surname — from the Gaelic bard, 'a bard; a minstrel/poet'; we note the surname
U.S. rank (2024)#9058 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1957
Total births (all-time)≈ 471
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Baird is a Scottish surname — from the Gaelic bard, 'a bard; a minstrel/poet' (we note the surname). A crisp, classic name (said 'BAIRD').
In the U.S. it appears as a Scottish surname-name. Rare, a-bard-and-minstrel at the root, and crisp.
Did you know? Baird means 'a bard; a minstrel/poet' (from the Gaelic bard) — a crisp Scottish surname-name (we note the surname; said 'BAIRD').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Baird — Scottish surname
Variations
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What does the name Baird mean?
Baird is a Scottish surname — 'a bard; a minstrel/poet' (from the Gaelic bard). We note the surname.
How do you pronounce Baird?
It's said BAIRD /brd/ — one syllable.
Is Baird a boy or girl name?
Baird is a boy's name.
How popular is Baird?
Baird is a very rare name in the U.S.
