All about the name BARD

Meaning, origin, history.

Bard, derived from Old German origins, translates to 'high' or 'noble'. It is of historical interest as it was once a term for a poet or musician in medieval times. Today, Bard serves as a unique and distinctive given name.

See also

German
Germany

Popularity of the name BARD since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

The name Bard experienced varying popularity throughout the 20th century, with a total of 218 children given this name between 1920 and 1979. The name's peak occurred in 1947 and 1951, each with 11 births, while it dipped to its lowest point in 1920 with only 5 births. After the 1960s, the frequency of the name Bard gradually decreased.