Boruch
Boruch is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Blessed.
Origin and history
Boruch is a traditional Hebrew masculine name meaning 'blessed'. It is the Yiddish/Ashkenazic transliteration of the Hebrew name Baruch. In the United States, it is predominantly used within Orthodox Jewish communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,147 babies in the United States have been named Boruch since 1880. It ranks #3547 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1752.
States where it is most popular
- NY (71.3 %)
- NJ (28.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 19 |
| 1970-1980 | 26 |
| 1980-1990 | 139 |
| 1990-2000 | 204 |
| 2000-2010 | 263 |
| 2010-2019 | 310 |
| 2020-2029 | 175 |
Famous people named Boruch
- Boruch Ber Leibowitz: Rabbi, Scholar
Fun facts
- Boruch represents the Yiddish and Ashkenazic Hebrew pronunciation of the classical Biblical name Baruch.
- The underlying Hebrew word forms the basis of many traditional blessings and prayers.