How Many People Are Named Baltazar?
Complete statistics for the name Baltazar: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Baltazar, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 146,796 Americans today, making it truly unique. With around 2,248 people named Baltazar living in the US, it's a name that stands out. Interestingly, nearly half of those named Baltazar are under 30, giving it a modern twist.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 41All 2,697 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: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Baltazar Through the Generations
Baltazar has seen its peak popularity in 2001 with 59 births, but its usage has been slowly declining since then. The average age of people named Baltazar is 41, indicating that while it's a newer-generation name, it's also well-established. Among those named Baltazar, 1,140 are under 30, 916 are between 30 and 60, and 641 are over 60, showing a balanced yet youthful distribution.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Baltazar
Balthazar, from Akkadian 𒂗𒈗𒋀 Bel-shar-uzur, meaning "Bel protects the King" is the name commonly attributed to Balthazar (magus), one of the Three Wise Men, at least in the west. Though no names are given in the Gospel of Matthew, this was one of the names the Western church settled on in the 8th century, based on the original meaning, though other names were used by Eastern churches. It is an alternate form of the Babylonian king Belshazzar, mentioned in the Book of Daniel.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Baltazar's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Baltazar
How Many People Have the Name Baltazar?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,941 people in the United States currently share the name Baltazar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 25,612 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Baltazar a Common or Rare Name?
Baltazar is classified as Rare. 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 Baltazar Mean?
Baltazar means "Spanish form of Belshazzar" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Baltazar in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Baltazar Most Popular?
The name Baltazar reached peak popularity in 2001, with 59 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Baltazar?
Approximately 12,941 people named Baltazar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,941. That works out to roughly 1 in 25,612 Americans.
Is Baltazar a rare name?
Baltazar is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 25,612 Americans has this name.
What does the name Baltazar mean?
Baltazar means "Spanish form of Belshazzar" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Baltazar more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Baltazar are male and 0% are female.
When was Baltazar most popular?
Baltazar peaked in 2001 with 59 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.