Masculine dossier · first seen 1891
Barnard
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1963
Peak births
25
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Boomer
1891Peak 19632025
Quick answers about Barnard
How many people are named Barnard?
Based on SSA birth records through 1998, an estimated 430 Americans born with the name Barnard may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1998.
How rare is Barnard?
Barnard has not appeared in SSA records since 1998. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Barnard?
The median age of a living American named Barnard is approximately 62 years, with most bearers falling between 54 and 71 years old.
Is Barnard still popular?
No. Barnard is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1998.
Peak year
1963
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
895