Birchard is an uncommon given name of American origin. It is derived from the Germanic element "berht," which means "bright" or "famous," combined with "-hard," meaning "strong." The name was popularized by Birchard Austin, a 19th-century American politician and jurist, who served as a justice of the Ohio Supreme Court. Today, Birchard is rarely encountered, making it quite distinctive.
"The name Birchard had two peak years for births, with six babies born in 1918 and five in 1924, resulting in a total of eleven children named Birchard during this period."