Baker
Meaningbaker · English
- US rank
- #217
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #217 in 2025
1,640 babies were named Baker in the US in 2025. It has climbed 307 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2007–2025
US births per million boys, 1895–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,042 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Baker, 1,640 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Baker would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBaker first shows up in US birth records in 1895, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 130 years since.
- Best yearBaker is at its all-time high right now: #217 in 2025.
- Then vs nowBaker is 76× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 78,740 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,042.
- TrendBaker has climbed 307 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #217. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBaker is most popular in Oklahoma, where it ranks #35, followed by North Dakota (#61) and Nebraska (#63). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Baker means “baker”.
About the name Baker
Baker is a boy name of English origin meaning “baker”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ker”. US birth records list Baker for boys from 1895 to 2025, in 92 of those 131 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #217 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #217, with 1,640 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.2 | 315,789 girls |
| 2010s | 9.3 | 107,527 girls |
| 2020s | 59 | 17,065 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 20 | 50,454 boys |
| 1900s | 7.2 | 138,504 boys |
| 1910s | 11 | 93,809 boys |
| 1920s | 11 | 90,253 boys |
| 1930s | 5.4 | 185,529 boys |
| 1940s | 4.8 | 206,186 boys |
| 1950s | 1.9 | 534,759 boys |
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,515,152 boys |
| 1970s | 1.7 | 591,716 boys |
| 1980s | 3.9 | 256,410 boys |
| 1990s | 10.0 | 100,402 boys |
| 2000s | 21 | 48,309 boys |
| 2010s | 90 | 11,104 boys |
| 2020s | 529 | 1,891 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Baker
What does the name Baker mean?
Baker means “baker” in English.
What is the origin of the name Baker?
Baker has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Baker a boy or girl name?
Baker is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Baker?
Baker ranked #217 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,640 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#217).