How Many People Are Named Baron?
Complete statistics for the name Baron: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Baron means noble ruler, a rare name for boys. Only 1 in 54,057 Americans have this name, making it very exclusive with just 6,105 people living today. The majority, 45%, are under 30, showing its modern appeal.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 6,924 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Baron Through the Generations
Baron has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2008 when 196 babies were given this name. Today, there are 6,105 people named Baron living in the US, with an average age of 38. The age distribution shows 3,133 under 30, 2,322 between 30 and 60, and 1,469 over 60, indicating a younger demographic but also a presence across generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Baron's French roots
📄 About the Name Baron
How Many People Have the Name Baron?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,523 people in the United States currently share the name Baron. That works out to roughly 1 in every 21,352 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Baron a Common or Rare Name?
Baron 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 Baron Mean?
Baron means "Noble ruler" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Baron in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Baron Most Popular?
The name Baron reached peak popularity in 2008, with 196 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Baron?
Approximately 15,523 people named Baron live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,523. That works out to roughly 1 in 21,352 Americans.
Is Baron a rare name?
Baron is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 21,352 Americans has this name.
What does the name Baron mean?
Baron means "Noble ruler" and comes from French origins.
Is Baron more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Baron are male and 0% are female.
When was Baron most popular?
Baron peaked in 2008 with 196 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.