How Many People Are Named Baker?
Complete statistics for the name Baker: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Baker is a very rare male name, with only 6,824 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 48,356 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 91% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 7,214 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Baker Through the Generations
Baker has seen a notable rise in popularity, particularly among younger generations. In 2024, the name peaked with 1,177 births, marking a significant increase from previous years. The average age of those named Baker is 13, indicating a strong preference for the name among parents of newborns and young children. With 6,584 under 30, 228 aged 30-60, and 402 over 60, it's clear that Baker is becoming increasingly popular among new families.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Baker's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Baker
How Many People Have the Name Baker?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 401,148 people in the United States currently share the name Baker. That works out to roughly 1 in every 826 Americans, placing it in the Common category.
Is Baker a Common or Rare Name?
Baker is classified as Common. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Baker Mean?
Baker means "English occupational surname (one who bakes)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Baker in SSA data, approximately 91% are male and 9% are female.
When Was Baker Most Popular?
The name Baker reached peak popularity in 2024, with 1,177 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Baker?
Approximately 401,148 people named Baker live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 401,148. That works out to roughly 1 in 826 Americans.
Is Baker a rare name?
Baker is classified as Common in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 826 Americans has this name.
What does the name Baker mean?
Baker means "English occupational surname (one who bakes)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Baker more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 91% of people named Baker are male and 9% are female.
When was Baker most popular?
Baker peaked in 2024 with 1,177 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.