Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Baker.
National Rank (2025)
#217
All-Time Peak Rank
#217 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
8,234
Unisex Distribution91.7% Boy / 8.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Baker Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Baker
According to SSA data, Baker achieved its highest historical rank of #217 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,640 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 1785.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 43 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Baker scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+1785.1% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,640Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
43Years
Historical VolatilityStable Profile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:11
1900s:10
1910s:84
1920s:122
1930s:56
1940s:69
1950s:37
1960s:13
1970s:28
1980s:73
1990s:193
2000s:415
2010s:1,656
2020s:5,467
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBa-ker
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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