Baker

Baker - A very unique male name

Baker appeared on the charts for the first time in 1996 on position #3112. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Baker and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Baker? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Baker. The baby boy name Baker was given to 1,621 baby boys in 2025, ranking #217 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 905 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Baker peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 217.

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Baker is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Baker is currently topping the baby name charts in Oklahoma at position #35 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #779.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Baker is where you live.

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Baker origin and meaning

English occupational surname

A baker — the trade name for someone who bakes bread, from Old English bacere

Baker is an old occupational surname that only took off as a first name recently: it first appeared in the data in 1996 and reached its peak in 2025 after a steep climb. It rides the current taste for trade and surname names with a friendly, capable feel.

Attested etymology

Baker is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Baker, pop culture references for the name Baker and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Baker

We've found the following names that sound similar to Baker, sorted by popularity.

Booker / Beecher / Bakari / Boubacar / Bashir / Becker / Bashar / Basir / Bakary / Babacar /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Baker

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Baker a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Baker?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

BAY-kur · /ˈbeɪkər/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Baker Mayfield — NFL quarterback, first overall pick in the 2018 draft (b. 1995) Contemporary

Style

SurnameOccupational

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Baker for its warm, hands-on, all-American sound — an occupational surname that feels friendly rather than formal.

Worth knowing

• There is no natural short form, and some hear it as purely a surname.
• Baker Mayfield is a strong single namesake for sports fans.