Boy · #3,736 in 2026

Wishard

The Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital is a public hospital located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The hospital is the flagship medical center for Eskenazi Health, founded in 1859 as Indiana's oldest public healthcare system. The hospital is operated by Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County.

Current Rank
#3,736
Peak Rank
#3,736 (1919)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1919
First Year
1919
Last Year
1919
Peak Year
#3736
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Wishard

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital is a public hospital located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The hospital is the flagship medical center for Eskenazi Health, founded in 1859 as Indiana's oldest public healthcare system. The hospital is operated by Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County.

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Origin & history
An infant operating table in Wishard Hospital, c. 1916 The hospital was founded as Indianapolis City Hospital in 1859 in response to a smallpox epidemic in the city. During the Civil War , the hospital was used by the Union Army to treat some 13,000 sick and wounded soldiers. The hospital reverted to community control after the war. In 1943, the hospital became the first in the U.S. to coordinate ambulance dispatch via two-way radios . In the 20th century, the main facility was located at 1001 West 10th Street and went through several name changes, including: Indianapolis General Hospital (194

The Story of Wishard

Wishard first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1919, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 6 Wishards were born — ranking #3,736 that year. As of 2026, Wishard ranks #3,736 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Wishards have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Wishard

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

  • Whichard
  • Weird
  • Wizard
  • Wierd
  • Withered
  • Wisher
  • Wizzard
  • Willard
  • Weard
  • Weared
  • Wagered
  • Wyrd

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wishard

What does the name Wishard mean?
The Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital is a public hospital located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The hospital is the flagship medical center for Eskenazi Health, founded in 1859 as Indiana's oldest public healthcare system. The hospital is operated by Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County.
How popular is Wishard in 2026?
In 2026, Wishard ranks #3,736 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Wishard most popular?
Wishard reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #3,736 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Wishard a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Wishard is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Wishard?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wishard include Waddie, Bunyon, Arpad. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Wishard

Wishard is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Wishard's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #3,736. Use the chart and map above to compare Wishard'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.