Baruch - A very unique male name
Baruch at a glance
Baruch is ranked #1944 among boy baby names in 2025, with 36 births in 2025. It peaked in 1952 at #1251 and first appeared on the charts in 1952.
- Rank in 2025
- #1944
- Births in 2025
- 36
- Peak year
- 1952 (#1251)
- First appeared
- 1952
- Trend
- #1674 in 2020 → #1944 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 40,730 boys
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 40,730 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Baruch peaked in popularity 74 years ago in 1952 on position 1251.
Famous with this name
Itamar Baruch
Bernard Baruch
Baruch Narvaez
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Baruch is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Baruch is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #547 - and is the least popular in New York at position #641.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 Baruch is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Baruch origin and meaning
Hebrew
From Hebrew Barukh 'blessed'
Baruch is a biblical Hebrew name meaning 'blessed', borne in the Bible by Jeremiah's scribe, Baruch son of Neriah — this spelling is the Bible's own, so he is a genuine bearer here. The philosopher Baruch Spinoza (also called Benedict/Baruch) is the other great namesake. US use is concentrated in Jewish communities and has been steady-rare since 1952.
Attested etymology
Baruch is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Baruch, pop culture references for the name Baruch and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Baruch
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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)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1944 |
| 2024 | 1891 |
| 2023 | 1637 |
| 2022 | 1808 |
| 2021 | 2010 |
| 2020 | 1674 |
| 2019 | 2392 |
| 2018 | 1810 |
| 2017 | 2074 |
| 2016 | 1900 |
| 2015 | 1924 |
| 2014 | 1827 |
| 2013 | 1965 |
| 2012 | 2304 |
| 2011 | 1930 |
| 2010 | 1787 |
| 2009 | 2148 |
| 2008 | 2454 |
| 2007 | 1986 |
| 2006 | 2956 |
| 2005 | 1964 |
| 2004 | 2063 |
| 2003 | 2062 |
| 2002 | 2240 |
| 2001 | 1869 |
| 2000 | 1905 |
| 1999 | 1601 |
| 1998 | 1770 |
| 1997 | 2115 |
| 1996 | 2084 |
| 1995 | 1742 |
| 1994 | 2126 |
| 1993 | 2492 |
| 1992 | 2086 |
| 1991 | 1603 |
| 1990 | 1744 |
| 1989 | 1851 |
| 1988 | 1588 |
| 1987 | 1510 |
| 1986 | 1741 |
| 1985 | 1757 |
| 1984 | 1739 |
| 1983 | 1532 |
| 1982 | 1674 |
| 1981 | 2016 |
| 1980 | 1405 |
| 1979 | 1614 |
| 1978 | 1458 |
| 1977 | 1453 |
| 1976 | 1511 |
| 1975 | 1619 |
| 1974 | 1596 |
| 1973 | 1495 |
| 1969 | 1344 |
| 1968 | 1583 |
| 1967 | 1271 |
| 1966 | 1530 |
| 1962 | 1468 |
| 1961 | 1508 |
| 1960 | 1475 |
| 1959 | 1578 |
| 1958 | 1595 |
| 1957 | 1477 |
| 1956 | 1302 |
| 1955 | 1580 |
| 1952 | 1251 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 547 |
| New York | 641 |
Even more about Baruch
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 Baruch 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 Baruch?
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.Pronunciation
bah-ROOKH · /bəˈruːx/
In Hebrew the final sound is the guttural kh; American readings range from bah-ROOKH to BAH-ruk.
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Boruch — A Yiddish-influenced transliteration of the same name
Famous bearers
- Baruch Spinoza — Dutch philosopher of Sephardic Jewish origin, author of the Ethics (1632–1677) Historical
- Baruch son of Neriah — Scribe and companion of the prophet Jeremiah (Biblical) Historical
Style
Biblical
Why parents choose it
Parents, usually in Jewish families, choose Baruch for its meaning 'blessed' and its deep biblical and philosophical roots.
Worth knowing
- The Hebrew final kh sound is often simplified in English; also confused with Barack, a different (Arabic-derived) name.
