Baby
Baby is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
An infant, very young child, or term of endearment.
Origin and history
Baby is an English vocabulary name traditionally used as an affectionate term for an infant or young child. While historically used as a temporary placeholder on birth certificates, it has occasionally been chosen as a formal legal name in the United States. In contemporary times, it remains an extremely rare and unconventional choice for a permanent first name.
Popularity in the United States
6,107 babies in the United States have been named Baby since 1880. It ranks #2187 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1950.
States where it is most popular
- PA (29.6 %)
- TX (14.7 %)
- VA (9.4 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 66 |
| 1920-1930 | 251 |
| 1930-1940 | 174 |
| 1940-1950 | 88 |
| 1950-1960 | 48 |
| 1960-1970 | 15 |
| 1970-1980 | 169 |
| 1980-1990 | 867 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,616 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,439 |
| 2010-2019 | 223 |
| 2020-2029 | 151 |
Fun facts
- Many historical records of the name Baby stem from temporary birth certificates issued before parents selected a final given name.
- The name gained notable cultural recognition as the nickname of the lead character Frances 'Baby' Houseman in the 1987 film Dirty Dancing.