Baker
Baker: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbeɪkɚ/
Meaning and origin of Baker
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is Baker?
Since 1880, 748 girls and 8,234 boys in the U.S. have been named Baker (8% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1656 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #217 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #217 for boys, with 1,765 babies given the name.
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Baker FAQ
What does the name Baker mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
What is the origin of the name Baker?
Baker is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Baker?
Since 1880, 748 girls and 8,234 boys in the U.S. have been named Baker (8% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1656 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #217 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #217 for boys, with 1,765 babies given the name.
Is Baker a boy or girl name?
Baker is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 748 girls and 8,234 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.