Baron
boy name#1370 in 2025Baron entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #589 in 1966, ranks #1370 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1912–2025
#1370
rank today
#589
peak (1966)
135
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2504 |
| 1920s | #3288 |
| 1930s | #2502 |
| 1940s | #1528 |
| 1950s | #1064 |
| 1960s | #799 |
| 1970s | #1003 |
| 1980s | #1146 |
| 1990s | #1584 |
| 2000s | #1525 |
| 2010s | #1285 |
| 2020s | #1548 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Baron has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 6,300 people named Baron are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Baron alive today was born around 1993, making them about 32 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Baron in 2025?
- Baron ranks #1370 among US boy names in 2025, with 135 babies given the name.
- When was the name Baron most popular?
- Baron peaked in 1966, reaching #589 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Baron with classmates?
- Baron will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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