Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Baylor.
National Rank (2025)
#386
All-Time Peak Rank
#365 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
9,010
Unisex Distribution70.8% Boy / 29.2% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Baylor Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Baylor
According to SSA data, Baylor achieved its highest historical rank of #365 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 905 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 193.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 38 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Baylor scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+193.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record905Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
38Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:5
1920s:21
1930s:0
1940s:5
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:23
1990s:370
2000s:1,162
2010s:2,657
2020s:4,767
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBa-yor
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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