boy's name
Dillard
DIL-erd (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 3,730
Dillard is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1921, when 96 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dillard Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 86 |
| 1890s | 73 |
| 1900s | 132 |
| 1910s | 440 |
| 1920s | 816 |
| 1930s | 673 |
| 1940s | 548 |
| 1950s | 362 |
| 1960s | 230 |
| 1970s | 139 |
| 1980s | 72 |
| 1990s | 102 |
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 16 |
How Popular Is Dillard?
In 2014, Dillard was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dillard
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dillard Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dillard over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dillard
- English DIL-erd
Sibling Names for Dillard
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dillard — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dillard
How popular is the name Dillard?
In 2014, Dillard was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dillard a girl's or a boy's name?
Dillard is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dillard?
Dillard has 2 syllables.
When was Dillard most popular?
Dillard peaked in 1921, when 96 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.