How Many People Are Named Baylor?

Complete statistics for the name Baylor: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Baylor
Rare
Old English

Baylor means 'high place' and has origins in Old English. It's very rare, with only 1 in 29,026 Americans having this name, totaling around 11,369 people today. The name peaked in 2024, showing its popularity among younger generations.

~5,882
Living in US
1 in 56,350
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
High place
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,377
Worldwide Bearers
#468,121
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
11,369
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1
🇺🇾 Uruguay
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1
🇸🇳 Senegal
1
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
1
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇦🇷 Argentina
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
8,077 (71%)
♀ Female
3,292 (29%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
11,242
Would be under 30 (98%)
224
Would be 30–60 (2%)
31
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 11,497 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Baylor Through the Generations

Baylor stands out as a name that's truly modern, with nearly all its bearers under 30 years old. In fact, 11,242 of the 11,369 people named Baylor fall into this category, indicating a strong preference for the name among recent parents. With just 224 individuals aged between 30 and 60 and only 31 over 60, it's clear that Baylor is a name that's gaining traction quickly. The peak year of 2024, with 1,251 births, shows how much the name has grown in popularity in recent times.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 989
Tennessee 696
Alabama 586
Louisiana 556
Georgia 540
Oklahoma 505
Ohio 420
Missouri 412
North Carolina 315
Florida 306

✨ Similar Names to Baylor

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Baylor's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Baylor

How Many People Have the Name Baylor?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,882 people in the United States currently share the name Baylor. That works out to roughly 1 in every 56,350 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Baylor a Common or Rare Name?

Baylor 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 Baylor Mean?

Baylor means "high place" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Baylor in SSA data, approximately 71% are male and 29% are female.

When Was Baylor Most Popular?

The name Baylor reached peak popularity in 2024, with 1,251 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 Baylor?

Approximately 5,882 people named Baylor live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,882. That works out to roughly 1 in 56,350 Americans.

Is Baylor a rare name?

Baylor is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 56,350 Americans has this name.

What does the name Baylor mean?

Baylor means "high place" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Baylor more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 71% of people named Baylor are male and 29% are female.

When was Baylor most popular?

Baylor peaked in 2024 with 1,251 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US5,882
All-Time Births5,882
1 in X1 in 56,350
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2024
World Rank#468,121
Male %71%
Female %29%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.