Hallard
Of French origin meaning "the wanderer" or "the traveler".
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Hallard. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hallard today is around 89 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hallard births was 1918 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hallard. 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
- • The typical person named Hallard is about 89 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Hallards were born before 1947.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hallard. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1918
6 babies that year
Average age
89
years old
1939 SSA rank
#3,694
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Hallard: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hallard from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 11 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hallard 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 Hallard during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hallard
The name Hallard has its origins in medieval France, derived from the Old Germanic name Hallard or Hallard. This name is a combination of two elements – "hall" meaning "rock" or "stone" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "hardy." It is believed to have emerged around the 8th or 9th century CE.
The name Hallard was initially popular among the Frankish nobility and gradually spread to other parts of Europe. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cartulary of the Abbey of Saint-Père de Chartres, which dates back to the 11th century.
In the 12th century, a French knight named Hallard de Sézanne is mentioned in the chronicles of the Third Crusade. He was part of the army led by Philip II of France and is said to have fought bravely in the battles against the Saracens.
During the 13th century, Hallard de Donzy, a French nobleman and poet, gained recognition for his contributions to the courtly love tradition. His poems and verses were widely circulated among the aristocratic circles of the time.
In the 15th century, Hallard de Tilly, a French military commander, played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War. He was known for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield, leading his troops to several victories against the English forces.
Another notable figure with the name Hallard was Hallard de La Rivière, a French diplomat and royal counselor who served under King Charles VII in the 15th century. He was instrumental in negotiating several important treaties and alliances during his time.
These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Hallard throughout history, highlighting its widespread use and prominence, particularly in France and other parts of Europe during the medieval and Renaissance periods.
People
Hallard + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hallard as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hallard: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hallard?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hallard 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 1 in 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Hallard a common name?
We classify Hallard as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 27 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hallard most popular?
The single biggest year for Hallard was 1918, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hallard is about 89 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 Hallard in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hallard a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hallard 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 Hallard still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hallard 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 Hallard 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 Hallard as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.