Baker Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBAY-kər / /ˈbeɪ.kər/English; Occupational
Meaning
English: Baker; Occupational: one who bakes bread
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Baker is of English origin and is derived from the occupational title for someone who bakes bread. It has been used as a surname since the Middle Ages and eventually became popular as a given name. The name reflects the importance of bakers in historical communities, where bread was a staple food. As a surname, it has been borne by various notable figures throughout history.
Trend Summary
The name Baker has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Baker was first seen in the United States in 1895. Baker has ranked as high as #540 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Ohio, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Baker has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Baker (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 93 | |
| TN | 52 | |
| FL | 48 | |
| OK | 47 | |
| GA | 46 | |
| OH | 44 | |
| IN | 42 | |
| KS | 42 | |
| WA | 40 | |
| AL | 39 | |
| NC | 37 | |
| CA | 36 | |
| IA | 35 | |
| NE | 33 | |
| MO | 29 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 13 |
| 1918 | 16 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 16 |
| 1921 | 13 |
| 1922 | 14 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 14 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 49 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 68 |
| 2008 | 52 |
| 2009 | 63 |
| 2010 | 49 |
| 2011 | 52 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 66 |
| 2014 | 68 |
| 2015 | 87 |
| 2016 | 156 |
| 2017 | 165 |
| 2018 | 340 |
| 2019 | 620 |
| 2020 | 544 |
| 2021 | 681 |
| 2022 | 712 |
| 2023 | 798 |
| 2024 | 1,089 |