Birch
Meaningbirch tree · English
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,273 in 1913
5 babies were named Birch in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,506 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Birch you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Birch, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Birch would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBirch first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1913, when it ranked #2,273. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendBirch has slipped 4,506 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Birch means “birch tree”.
About the name Birch
Birch is a boy name of English origin meaning “birch tree”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-rch”. US birth records list Birch for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 43 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1913, when it ranked #2,273 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.4 | 227,273 boys |
| 1920s | 2.1 | 480,769 boys |
| 1930s | 1.1 | 877,193 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 1970s | 1.2 | 813,008 boys |
| 1980s | 1.1 | 900,901 boys |
| 1990s | 1.4 | 735,294 boys |
| 2000s | 2.6 | 384,615 boys |
| 2010s | 5.8 | 173,010 boys |
| 2020s | 4.5 | 221,402 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 Birch
What does the name Birch mean?
Birch means “birch tree” in English.
What is the origin of the name Birch?
Birch has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Birch a boy or girl name?
Birch is a boy name.
How popular is the name Birch?
Birch ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1913 (#2,273).