Lord
Meaninglord · English
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,742 in 1934
10 babies were named Lord in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,139 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lord you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lord, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lord would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLord first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1934, when it reached #2,742.
- TrendLord has slipped 3,139 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Lord means “lord”.
About the name Lord
Lord is a boy name of English origin meaning “lord”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with L and ending in “-ord”. US birth records list Lord for boys from 1917 to 2025, in 66 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1934, when it ranked #2,742 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.8 | 555,556 boys |
| 1920s | 1.9 | 526,316 boys |
| 1930s | 1.2 | 819,672 boys |
| 1940s | 1.2 | 826,446 boys |
| 1950s | 1.3 | 746,269 boys |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,587,302 boys |
| 1970s | 4.2 | 239,808 boys |
| 1980s | 3.9 | 258,398 boys |
| 1990s | 5.1 | 195,695 boys |
| 2000s | 5.1 | 196,850 boys |
| 2010s | 6.9 | 144,092 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 92,593 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Lord
What does the name Lord mean?
Lord means “lord” in English.
What is the origin of the name Lord?
Lord has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Lord a boy or girl name?
Lord is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lord?
Lord ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1934 (#2,742).