Baltazar
Baltazar is a boy's name of Aramaic origin.
Meaning
Baal protects the king.
Origin and history
Baltazar is a classic masculine name derived from the ancient Semitic name Belshazzar. It has historic associations as one of the traditional names attributed to the Biblical Magi. In the United States, it remains a rare but distinct choice with steady usage over time.
Popularity in the United States
2,743 babies in the United States have been named Baltazar since 1880. It ranks #2471 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1715.
States where it is most popular
- TX (53.5 %)
- CA (41.1 %)
- IL (2.9 %)
- AZ (1.8 %)
- FL (0.32 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 34 |
| 1920-1930 | 99 |
| 1930-1940 | 127 |
| 1940-1950 | 130 |
| 1950-1960 | 154 |
| 1960-1970 | 157 |
| 1970-1980 | 225 |
| 1980-1990 | 313 |
| 1990-2000 | 472 |
| 2000-2010 | 497 |
| 2010-2019 | 323 |
| 2020-2029 | 212 |
Famous people named Baltazar
- Baltazar Getty: Actor, Musician
Nicknames
Balto, Zar
Fun facts
- Although not explicitly named in the Bible, Western Christian tradition named one of the Wise Men Baltazar starting in the Early Middle Ages.
- The name traces back to the Akkadian name Bel-shar-usur, which was borne by a king of Babylon mentioned in the Book of Daniel.