NAME PROFILE
Baby
The word 'baby' refers to a very young child, typically one who is not yet able to walk or talk. It conveys innocence, vulnerability, and the purest form of love and affection.
Key Stats
| Total births | 12,481 |
| Gender | Male (38% / 62%) |
| Peak year | 1994 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1917 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 29%OH — 19%GA — 18%PA — 18%VA — 17%
Notable People
Baby Face Nelson (American gangster) · Baby Ruth (Candy brand) · Baby Spice (Emma Bunton, member of the Spice Girls) · Baby Yoda (Character from *Star Wars* series) · Baby Shark (Children's song and character)
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