Baby
Baby: name meaning, origin and popularity
How popular is Baby?
Since 1880, 6,107 girls and 6,374 boys in the U.S. have been named Baby (49% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #692 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #524 in 1994. In 2025, 23 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Baby
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Baby
Names that peaked around the same time as Baby and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Baby FAQ
How popular is the name Baby?
Since 1880, 6,107 girls and 6,374 boys in the U.S. have been named Baby (49% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #692 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #524 in 1994. In 2025, 23 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Baby a boy or girl name?
Baby is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (6,107 girls and 6,374 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).