Barron

Barron - A very unique male name

Barron appeared on the charts for the first time in 1932 on position #1560. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Barron and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Barron? 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 Barron. The baby boy name Barron was given to 272 baby boys in 2025, ranking #791 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 5,391 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Barron peaked in popularity 60 years ago in 1966 on position 771.

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Barron is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Barron is currently topping the baby name charts in West Virginia at position #258 - and is the least popular in Illinois at position #1,308.

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 Barron is where you live.

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Barron origin and meaning

English (transferred surname)

A spelling variant of the surname Baron, from the Old French title baron, a nobleman or tenant-in-chief

Barron is the double-r spelling of a rank turned surname turned first name. It has appeared in US data since 1932 but jumped sharply to a new peak in 2025 — a rise inseparable from its most famous young bearer.

Attested etymology

Barron is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Barron

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

Brian / Bryan / Byron / Brennan / Brayan / Bruno / Barney / Bryon / Brennen / Bernie /

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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.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Barron

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 Barron 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 Barron?

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

BAIR-un · /ˈbærən/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Baron — The single-r spelling, a separate established name

Famous bearers

• Barron Trump — Youngest son of Donald Trump, whose public profile drove the name's recent rise (b. 2006) Contemporary

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Parents choosing Barron now get a stately surname sound — and, unavoidably, a name the public links to one particular family.

Worth knowing

• The Trump association is dominant and not neutral for everyone
• Often misspelled with one r, as Baron, which is also the title