Baker

Rank 433rd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Baker was 433rd most popular baby name for boys and 794th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 803 babies were named Baker in the United States. The gender distribution for "Baker" is 88.3% male and 11.7% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,184 babies in the United States were named Baker. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Baker is around 6 to 9 years old.

The name "Baker" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Baker is .

Baker Meaning & Origin

Baker is an occupational surname of English origin, that originally referred to a person who bakes or works in a bakery, and it may evoke connotations of warmth, nourishment, family, and tradition.

The name Baker is described as creative, tenacious and harmonious.

Pronunciation

Baker is pronounced ba-ker in English. The name Baker has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Baker

  • The name 'Baker' comes under the category of occupational surnames and historically, individuals with this name were likely involved in the profession of baking.

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Geography

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Gender Distribution

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