Bauer
boy name#2480 in 2025Bauer entered the US charts in 1996, peaked at #2228 in 2019, ranks #2480 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1996–2025
#2480
rank today
#2228
peak (2019)
54
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #9304 |
| 2000s | #6033 |
| 2010s | #3077 |
| 2020s | #2653 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bauer has been most popular in MN, TX, IL.
Living bearers
About 900 people named Bauer are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bauer is a kid of about 8 — 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 Bauer in 2025?
- Bauer ranks #2480 among US boy names in 2025, with 54 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bauer most popular?
- Bauer peaked in 2019, reaching #2228 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bauer with classmates?
- Bauer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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