Is Barron a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Barron is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Barron?

It’s currently ranked #706 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Barron?

BAIR-uhn · IPA: //ˈbɛr.ən//

Barron Boy

Popularity: #706 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationBAIR-uhn / /ˈbɛr.ən/

English; Irish

Meaning

English: nobleman; Irish: descendant of the noble

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Barron has roots in both English and Irish cultures. In English, it refers to a title of nobility, while in Irish, it signifies lineage. The name has been used historically to denote individuals of high social standing. It has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries over the years.

Trend Summary

Barron has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable increase in recent years.

Variants

Baron

International Variants

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Famous people named Barron

Barron Trump is the son of former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Barron Hilton was an American hotel heir and businessman known for his work in the Hilton hotel chain.

Barron Collier was an American businessman and land developer in Florida.

Barron Davis is a retired American professional basketball player.

Fictional characters named Barron

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Sibling Suggestions

Brandon Bennett Beckett Blaine Bryson

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Barron was first seen in the United States in 1913. Barron has ranked as high as #1141 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Barron has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Barron (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	32	19%
TX	31	19%
FL	13	8%
MI	9	5%
MO	8	5%
WI	8	5%
KS	7	4%
GA	7	4%
OH	6	4%
OK	6	4%
SC	5	3%
AL	5	3%
VA	5	3%
NC	5	3%
NY	5	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1913	5
1915	7
1916	13
1917	12
1918	8
1919	6
1920	11
1921	13
1922	5
1923	10
1924	13
1925	7
1926	13
1928	14
1929	6
1930	14
1931	7
1932	16
1933	16
1934	12
1935	10
1936	9
1937	11
1938	8
1939	11
1940	15
1941	20
1942	20
1943	19
1944	19
1945	14
1946	29
1947	35
1948	33
1949	33
1950	29
1951	34
1952	34
1953	39
1954	62
1955	45
1956	60
1957	41
1958	47
1959	73
1960	66
1961	57
1962	76
1963	79
1964	84
1965	88
1966	97
1967	69
1968	64
1969	79
1970	83
1971	76
1972	61
1973	54
1974	58
1975	42
1976	42
1977	50
1978	52
1979	46
1980	54
1981	49
1982	45
1983	38
1984	39
1985	39
1986	57
1987	45
1988	50
1989	43
1990	55
1991	49
1992	63
1993	45
1994	42
1995	33
1996	48
1997	45
1998	42
1999	37
2000	41
2001	38
2002	31
2003	35
2004	22
2005	39
2006	68
2007	79
2008	76
2009	61
2010	89
2011	66
2012	62
2013	73
2014	71
2015	74
2016	95
2017	136
2018	122
2019	107
2020	137
2021	138
2022	121
2023	128
2024	219