boy name
Baker
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#217 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Baker in the US, 1880–2025
Baker first appears in US records in 1895. It peaked in 2025, when 1,640 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,640.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Baker popular?
Near its peak Baker is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 5,467 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,656 | |
| 2000s | 415 | |
| 1990s | 193 | |
| 1980s | 73 | |
| 1970s | 28 | |
| 1960s | 13 | |
| 1950s | 37 | |
| 1940s | 69 | |
| 1930s | 56 | |
| 1920s | 122 | |
| 1910s | 84 | |
| 1900s | 10 | |
| 1890s | 11 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baker a boy or a girl name?
Baker is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Baker a popular name right now?
Baker is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Baker?
In 2025, Baker ranked #217 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Baker most popular?
Baker was most popular in 2025, when about 1,640 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.