Barron
boy name#790 in 2025Barron entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #750 in 1966, ranks #790 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1913–2025
#790
rank today
#750
peak (1966)
320
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2861 |
| 1920s | #2871 |
| 1930s | #2276 |
| 1940s | #1502 |
| 1950s | #1129 |
| 1960s | #867 |
| 1970s | #1162 |
| 1980s | #1486 |
| 1990s | #1925 |
| 2000s | #2521 |
| 2010s | #1775 |
| 2020s | #1230 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Barron has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida.
Living bearers
About 4,900 people named Barron are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Barron alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Barron in 2025?
- Barron ranks #790 among US boy names in 2025, with 320 babies given the name.
- When was the name Barron most popular?
- Barron peaked in 1966, reaching #750 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Barron with classmates?
- Barron will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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