Baron Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBAIR-uhn / /ˈbɛərən/English; French
Meaning
English: nobleman; French: baron
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Baron has roots in the English and French languages, originally denoting a title of nobility. In medieval Europe, a baron was a member of the aristocracy, often owning land and holding power. The name has been used as a given name since the 19th century, reflecting a trend of using noble titles as first names. It carries connotations of strength and leadership.
Trend Summary
The name Baron has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Baronette
International Variants
- Barão (Portuguese)
- Barone (Italian)
Famous people named Baron
Baron von Steuben was a Prussian military officer who played a crucial role in training the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Baron Davis is a former professional basketball player known for his time in the NBA and as a two-time All-Star.
Baron Cohen is a British comedian and actor, best known for his character Ali G and the film 'Borat'.
Fictional characters named Baron
Baron Harkonnen is a character in Frank Herbert's 'Dune', known as the main antagonist and a powerful nobleman.
Baron Munchausen is the protagonist in 'The Adventures of Baron Munchausen', a film based on the tall tales of a fictional German nobleman.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Baron was first seen in the United States in 1912. Baron has ranked as high as #1204 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Baron has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Baron (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 14 | |
| CA | 13 | |
| TX | 12 | |
| OH | 8 | |
| IL | 5 | |
| MI | 5 | |
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 17 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 14 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 14 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1942 | 22 |
| 1943 | 16 |
| 1944 | 16 |
| 1945 | 19 |
| 1946 | 37 |
| 1947 | 35 |
| 1948 | 51 |
| 1949 | 29 |
| 1950 | 44 |
| 1951 | 32 |
| 1952 | 48 |
| 1953 | 50 |
| 1954 | 50 |
| 1955 | 49 |
| 1956 | 60 |
| 1957 | 47 |
| 1958 | 60 |
| 1959 | 55 |
| 1960 | 64 |
| 1961 | 94 |
| 1962 | 68 |
| 1963 | 75 |
| 1964 | 86 |
| 1965 | 97 |
| 1966 | 163 |
| 1967 | 117 |
| 1968 | 88 |
| 1969 | 81 |
| 1970 | 116 |
| 1971 | 96 |
| 1972 | 56 |
| 1973 | 83 |
| 1974 | 68 |
| 1975 | 68 |
| 1976 | 72 |
| 1977 | 52 |
| 1978 | 72 |
| 1979 | 52 |
| 1980 | 65 |
| 1981 | 58 |
| 1982 | 60 |
| 1983 | 63 |
| 1984 | 60 |
| 1985 | 72 |
| 1986 | 67 |
| 1987 | 91 |
| 1988 | 76 |
| 1989 | 75 |
| 1990 | 82 |
| 1991 | 62 |
| 1992 | 76 |
| 1993 | 62 |
| 1994 | 40 |
| 1995 | 66 |
| 1996 | 63 |
| 1997 | 52 |
| 1998 | 56 |
| 1999 | 60 |
| 2000 | 70 |
| 2001 | 61 |
| 2002 | 62 |
| 2003 | 64 |
| 2004 | 85 |
| 2005 | 73 |
| 2006 | 104 |
| 2007 | 156 |
| 2008 | 196 |
| 2009 | 158 |
| 2010 | 141 |
| 2011 | 130 |
| 2012 | 160 |
| 2013 | 133 |
| 2014 | 146 |
| 2015 | 134 |
| 2016 | 134 |
| 2017 | 151 |
| 2018 | 121 |
| 2019 | 139 |
| 2020 | 112 |
| 2021 | 124 |
| 2022 | 99 |
| 2023 | 94 |
| 2024 | 118 |