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Summary

Dillard originates from the Old French name Dillart, meaning strong or brave. The name evolved through historical forms, retaining its core meaning. It has no direct biblical relevance but gained popularity in the United States in the 19th century. Today, it is viewed as a traditional name with strong connotations, and notable figures associated with the name have contributed to its historical significance.

The name Dillard is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dillard has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Dillard' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 750th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 789th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1265th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2468th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5132nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10571st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Dillard' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.