Baker
boy name#217 in 2025Baker entered the US charts in 1895, peaked at #217 in 2025, ranks #217 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1895–2025
#217
rank today
#217
peak (2025)
1,640
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1004 |
| 1900s | #1258 |
| 1910s | #2186 |
| 1920s | #2548 |
| 1930s | #2866 |
| 1940s | #2809 |
| 1950s | #3156 |
| 1960s | #3486 |
| 1970s | #5056 |
| 1980s | #4139 |
| 1990s | #3723 |
| 2000s | #2756 |
| 2010s | #1670 |
| 2020s | #389 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Baker has been most popular in TX, OK, OH.
Living bearers
About 7,900 people named Baker are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Baker is a kid of about 4 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Baker in 2025?
- Baker ranks #217 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,640 babies given the name.
- When was the name Baker most popular?
- Baker peaked in 2025, reaching #217 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Baker with classmates?
- Baker will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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