Boy · #4,136 in 2026

Pollard

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

Current Rank

#4,136

Peak Rank

#3,391 (1919)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

1968

Last Year

1919

Peak Year

#3391

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Pollard

Pollard first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 7 Pollards were born — ranking #3,391 that year. As of 2026, Pollard ranks #4,136 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Pollards have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Pollard

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

Pillard
Pillared
Paillard
Bollard
Pard
Parred
Parde
Poller
Potsherd
Paard
Pollards
Hollered

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pollard

What does the name Pollard mean?

Pollard is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Pollard in 2026?

In 2026, Pollard ranks #4,136 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Pollard most popular?

Pollard reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #3,391 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Pollard a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Pollard?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Pollard include Orra, Dailey, Agee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Pollard

Pollard is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Pollard's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #3,391. Use the chart and map above to compare Pollard'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.