Baker
Baker is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
One who bakes bread.
Origin and history
Baker is an English occupational name originally denoting a maker of bread. Historically used primarily as a surname, it has seen a sharp rise in popularity as a given name for boys in the United States during the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
8,234 babies in the United States have been named Baker since 1880. It ranks #1331 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #356.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.9 %)
- OK (6.8 %)
- TN (5.4 %)
- OH (5 %)
- WA (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 84 |
| 1920-1930 | 122 |
| 1930-1940 | 56 |
| 1940-1950 | 69 |
| 1950-1960 | 37 |
| 1960-1970 | 13 |
| 1970-1980 | 28 |
| 1980-1990 | 73 |
| 1990-2000 | 193 |
| 2000-2010 | 415 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,656 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,467 |
Famous people named Baker
- Baker Mayfield: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- Baker is part of a growing trend in the United States of adopting traditional occupational surnames as modern first names.
- The name derives from the Old English word 'bæcere', referring to the communal village baker.