Baron
How to say it: BAIR-un · /ˈbærən/
From Old French/Germanic 'baro', meaning 'freeman' or 'warrior'; also an English noble title.
Baron was the 587th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 135 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are up 2.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #476 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #587 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 135 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,286 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #476 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After a high in the 2010s, Baron remains close to its peak and well used. A renewed upward turn is on the horizon.
What goes with it
Bold and crisp with a soft undertone, Baron feels strong. Bronson reflects its powerful energy.
Nicknames
- Barry
- Bear
Honouring a Baron in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Baron is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German.
Famous people named Baron
- Baron Waqa (born 1959)Nauruan politician
- Baron Davis (born 1979)American basketball player
- Baron Hill (born 1953)American politician
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
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