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Ballard

♂ Boy

Pronounced BAL-ard /ˈbæl.ərd/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Ballard, traditionally read as a nickname 'bald head' (Old English/Old French ballard). A sturdy surname-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A sturdy surname-name: Ballard, traditionally 'bald head' (said 'BAL-ard'). Solid and rare.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Ballard, traditionally read as a nickname 'bald head' (Old English/Old French ballard). A sturdy surname-name.
U.S. rank (2001)#9368 ↘ Falling
2001 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,153

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192218802001

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

Ballard is an English surname, usually read as the nickname 'bald head.' As a given name it reads sturdy and surname-style -- rare in the U.S. (said 'BAL-ard').

As a first name it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, sturdy, and surname-style.

Did you know? Ballard is an English surname, traditionally a nickname meaning 'bald head' (Old English/Old French) -- now used as a solid surname-style first name (said 'BAL-ard').
Overall data confidence 40%
References -- Ballard — English surname; 'bald head'; route debated

Variations

BallerdBallardBalard

Nicknames

BalArd

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ballard mean?

Ballard is an English surname, traditionally read as the nickname 'bald head' (Old English/Old French).

How do you pronounce Ballard?

It's said BAL-ard /ˈbæl.ərd/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ballard a boy or girl name?

Ballard is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ballard?

Ballard is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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