Barron
How to say it: BAIR-un · /ˈbærən/
Variant of English Baron (Old French 'nobleman') - surname and title turned first name.
Barron was the 587th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 320 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, 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 | 320 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,286 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| 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
Barron keeps climbing and the 2020s mark its strongest showing yet. It stands at its peak with more growth likely ahead.
What goes with it
Crisp consonants over a soft rolling core give Barron a strong edge. Briggs and Thatcher echo that sturdy tone.
Nicknames
- Bar
- Ron
- Ronnie
Honouring a Barron in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Barron is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Barron
- Barron Trump (born 2006)Son of Donald Trump
- Barron Hilton (1927–2019)American hotelier
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