Boy · #8,700 in 2026

Dennard

Name: Popularity of the name Dennard in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dennard, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,700

Peak Rank

#2,496 (1981)

Total Babies

154

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1928

First Year

1993

Last Year

1981

Peak Year

#2496

Peak Rank

154

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dennard

Dennard first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1928, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 19 Dennards were born — ranking #2,496 that year. As of 2026, Dennard ranks #8,700 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 154 Dennards have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Dennard

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dennard is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Denard
Dunnart
Dinar
Dinardo
Denari
Denar
Denardo
Dunford
Denied
Downward
Dillard
Denaro

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dennard

What does the name Dennard mean?

Dennard is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1928. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dennard in 2026?

In 2026, Dennard ranks #8,700 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dennard most popular?

Dennard reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #2,496 that year with 19 babies given the name.

Is Dennard a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dennard is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dennard?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dennard include Curly, Eufracio, Eulus. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dennard

Dennard is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1928 and has accumulated 154 births in the dataset. Dennard's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #2,496. Use the chart and map above to compare Dennard's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.