Bonard
Meaning "small fighter", from the French bon "good" and ard "spear fighter".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Bonard. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Bonard today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bonard births was 1929 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bonard. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Bonard. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1929
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1929 SSA rank
#3,598
Tracked since 1924
Popularity
Bonard: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Bonard by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bonard during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Bonard
The name Bonard has its origins in the medieval French language, emerging around the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "bonard," which means "good-natured" or "joyful." This name was likely given to individuals who exhibited a cheerful and amiable disposition.
Bonard was particularly prevalent in the regions of northern France, such as Normandy and Picardy, where it was commonly used as a given name during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have been influenced by the Latin word "bonus," meaning "good," which was widely used in the Romance languages.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Bonard can be found in the 13th-century French epic poem "La Chanson de Roland," where a character named Bonard is depicted as a valiant knight. This literary reference suggests that the name was in use among the nobility and warrior class during that time.
In the 14th century, a renowned French clergyman and scholar named Bonard de Furno gained recognition for his contributions to theology and philosophy. He was born in the town of Furno, located in the Champagne region of France, and lived from approximately 1310 to 1375.
Another notable figure bearing the name Bonard was Bonard de Villiers, a French military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War against the English in the 15th century. He was known for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.
During the Renaissance period, the name Bonard was associated with the arts and literature. Bonard de Montauban, a 16th-century French poet and playwright, was celebrated for his witty and satirical works. He was born in the town of Montauban, in southern France, around the year 1530 and lived until approximately 1595.
In the 17th century, a Flemish painter named Bonard van der Heyden gained recognition for his detailed and realistic depictions of urban landscapes and architectural scenes. He was born in Brussels in 1625 and passed away in 1712.
While the name Bonard may have waned in popularity in more recent centuries, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of French and European cultural heritage, reflecting the values and traditions of its medieval origins.
People
Bonard + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bonard: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bonard?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bonard going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Bonard a common name?
We classify Bonard as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bonard most popular?
The single biggest year for Bonard was 1929, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bonard is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Bonard in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bonard a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bonard in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Bonard still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bonard in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Bonard can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Bonard as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.