NAME PROFILE
Baron
The name 'Baron' has its origins in the Old French word 'baron,' meaning 'nobleman' or 'warrior.' It signifies a person of high social status or rank.
Key Stats
| Total births | 7,059 |
| Gender | Male (43% / 57%) |
| Peak year | 2008 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1946 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 29%TX — 26%NY — 20%PA — 13%FL — 12%
Notable People
Baron von Steuben (Prussian military officer, helped train the Continental Army) · Baron Davis (Former NBA player and entrepreneur) · Baron Corbin (Professional wrestler) · Baron Rothschild (Prominent banker and philanthropist) · Baroness Orczy (Author of *The Scarlet Pimpernel*)
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