Baylor
boy name#386 in 2025Baylor entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #365 in 2024, ranks #386 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1918–2025
#386
rank today
#365
peak (2024)
822
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4179 |
| 1920s | #3583 |
| 1940s | #3525 |
| 1980s | #6487 |
| 1990s | #2998 |
| 2000s | #1313 |
| 2010s | #895 |
| 2020s | #400 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Baylor has been most popular in TX, TN, AL.
Living bearers
About 8,900 people named Baylor are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Baylor is a kid of about 5 — 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 Baylor in 2025?
- Baylor ranks #386 among US boy names in 2025, with 822 babies given the name.
- When was the name Baylor most popular?
- Baylor peaked in 2024, reaching #365 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Baylor with classmates?
- Baylor will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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