Baby Unisex

Popularity: #924 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BAY-bee //ˈbeɪ.bi//

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: infant; Latin: baby, child

Historical & Cultural Background

The name "Baby" has its roots in the English language, derived from the Middle English term "babe," which itself comes from the Old English "baba," a term of endearment for an infant or young child. This Old English word is thought to have imitative origins, reflecting the sounds made by infants.

The transition from "baba" to "babe" in Middle English illustrates a linguistic evolution that maintained the affectionate connotation associated with young children. The term has been used in various contexts, often symbolizing innocence and vulnerability, and it has been adopted into various cultures and languages, maintaining a similar meaning.

Historically, the term "baby" has appeared in literature and religious texts, often symbolizing purity and new beginnings. In the Christian tradition, the image of the baby Jesus is central to the Nativity story, emphasizing themes of hope and salvation.

This association has contributed to the name's resonance in Western culture, particularly during the Christmas season. Additionally, the term has been used in various literary works throughout the centuries, reinforcing its emotional and cultural significance.

The name "Baby" has also found its way into various forms of art and music, often evoking feelings of nostalgia and tenderness. Its use as a term of endearment extends beyond the literal sense of an infant, sometimes applied to loved ones or cherished individuals, further embedding it into the fabric of personal relationships.

While diminutive forms such as "Babe" have emerged, the original term "Baby" retains a strong cultural presence, symbolizing affection and the universal experience of nurturing and care.

Famous people named Baby

In this section, you will find notable people named Baby. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Baby who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Baby who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Baby Rexha is a singer and songwriter best known for Meant to Be, I’m a Mess, and Last Hurrah.

Fictional characters named Baby

The following list of fictional characters named Baby is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

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Baby is a fictional character from the film Baby Driver. He is a talented getaway driver who uses music to enhance his focus during heists.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Baby, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

BuddyBobbyBillyBennyBaileyBrady

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Baby. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

BabeBeauBlaiseBaxterBlaineBrockBradyBodhiBishop

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Baby was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Baby has ranked as high as #735 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.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Baby is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Baby was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Baby.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 23 14 9
2024 51 23 28
2023 62 30 32
2022 69 49 20
2021 74 37 37
2020 55 30 25
2019 63 39 24
2018 68 37 31
2017 65 33 32
2016 43 19 24
2015 41 13 28
2014 29 13 16
2013 37 18 19
2012 32 20 12
2011 33 16 17
2010 41 21 20
2009 43 17 26
2008 48 21 27
2007 46 18 28
2006 57 34 23
2005 313 185 128
2004 437 226 211
2003 490 245 245
2002 465 228 237
2001 519 268 251
2000 544 281 263
1999 507 267 240
1998 459 225 234
1997 475 240 235
1996 484 264 220
1995 642 334 308
1994 672 373 299
1993 627 331 296
1992 627 333 294
1991 577 314 263
1990 498 271 227
1989 492 266 226
1988 332 171 161
1987 248 139 109
1986 184 103 81
1985 191 91 100
1984 141 88 53
1983 114 54 60
1982 95 63 32
1981 68 45 23
1980 44 22 22
1979 46 24 22
1978 31 19 12
1977 47 18 29
1976 69 37 32
1975 53 36 17
1974 37 20 17
1973 36 24 12
1972 22 13 9
1971 32 13 19
1970 11 11 0
1969 8 0 8
1968 7 0 7
1959 5 0 5
1957 5 0 5
1956 5 5 0
1955 6 0 6
1954 10 0 10
1953 10 5 5
1952 16 9 7
1950 16 6 10
1949 10 5 5
1948 16 6 10
1947 18 6 12
1946 6 0 6
1945 9 0 9
1944 13 5 8
1943 5 0 5
1942 12 0 12
1941 12 0 12
1940 9 0 9
1939 12 0 12
1938 19 7 12
1937 13 6 7
1936 24 10 14
1935 22 5 17
1934 25 8 17
1933 28 12 16
1932 28 6 22
1931 41 12 29
1930 39 11 28
1929 53 15 38
1928 52 9 43
1927 47 11 36
1926 47 11 36
1925 43 12 31
1924 35 11 24
1923 22 10 12
1922 22 9 13
1921 15 7 8
1920 16 6 10
1919 16 5 11
1918 8 0 8
1917 10 0 10
1916 10 0 10
1915 7 0 7
1914 5 0 5
1913 8 0 8
1912 7 0 7

Top States for Baby (2023)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
GA 8
100%