Baby Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBAY-bee / /ˈbeɪ.bi/English; Latin
Meaning
English: infant; Latin: baby, child
Historical & Cultural Background
The name 'Baby' is often used as a term of endearment in English-speaking cultures. It has roots in the Latin word 'babia', which refers to a child or infant. The use of 'Baby' as a name is relatively modern and reflects a trend of using affectionate terms as given names.
Trend Summary
The name 'Baby' is not commonly used as a formal name in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Baby was first seen in the United States in 1919. Baby has ranked as high as #874 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Baby has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
All data featured information on this baby name page is provided from official Social Security Administration databases. Names, Gender, and Birthdates are updated annually by the SSA for both national and state birth totals. Our records on the national level data back to 1880. If a chart starts after 1880 it's because that baby name first appeared in official SSA records at that time. If you're name shows a data after your birthdate as a start pointing, feel free to contact us using our contact section and we'll happily update with your birth year.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Baby (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 15 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 24 |
| 1974 | 20 |
| 1975 | 36 |
| 1976 | 37 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 45 |
| 1982 | 63 |
| 1983 | 54 |
| 1984 | 88 |
| 1985 | 91 |
| 1986 | 103 |
| 1987 | 139 |
| 1988 | 171 |
| 1989 | 266 |
| 1990 | 271 |
| 1991 | 314 |
| 1992 | 333 |
| 1993 | 331 |
| 1994 | 373 |
| 1995 | 334 |
| 1996 | 264 |
| 1997 | 240 |
| 1998 | 225 |
| 1999 | 267 |
| 2000 | 281 |
| 2001 | 268 |
| 2002 | 228 |
| 2003 | 245 |
| 2004 | 226 |
| 2005 | 185 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 39 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 6 |