Bond

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Pronounced BOND /ˈbɒnd/High

Meaning: From an English surname, 'a peasant farmer; a husbandman' (from Old Norse bondi); also echoing the word bond, 'a tie; a connection'; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A farmer; a tie/bond: Bond is an English surname. Crisp, bold, and modern.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom an English surname, 'a peasant farmer; a husbandman' (from Old Norse bondi); also echoing the word bond, 'a tie; a connection'; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#7809 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 264

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

Bond comes from an English surname, 'a peasant farmer; a husbandman' (from Old Norse bondi); it also echoes the word bond, 'a tie; a connection' (we note the word-name; made known by James Bond). A crisp, bold name (said 'BOND').

In the U.S. it registers thinly as a given name. Rare, a-farmer-and-a-tie at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Bond is an English surname, 'a peasant farmer; a husbandman' (from Old Norse bondi) — also echoing the word bond, 'a tie' — crisp and bold (made known by James Bond; we note the word-name; said 'BOND').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Bond — surname; word-name

Variations

BondeBondd

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bond mean?

Bond is an English surname, 'a peasant farmer; a husbandman'; also echoes the word 'a tie; a bond'. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Bond?

It's said BOND /ˈbɒnd/ — one syllable.

Is Bond a boy or girl name?

Bond is a boy's name.

How popular is Bond?

Bond is a very rare given name in the U.S.