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Baruch

Baruch is a Hebrew name meaning 'blessed.' It has a rich history within Jewish culture and often signifies a person who is favored by God or endowed with special qualities.

Key Stats

Total births1,954
GenderMale (64% / 36%)
Peak year2023
Peak generationGen A
First recorded1950
Most recent2025
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

NY — 71%NJ — 23%CA — 3%FL — 1%TX — 1%

Notable People

Baruch Spinoza (Philosopher, known for his work in ethics and metaphysics) · Baruch Goldstein (Physician and Israeli settler, known for the 1994 Cave of the Patriarchs massacre) · Baruch Weiss (Noted Jewish educator and community leader) · Baruch Kimmerling (Sociologist and author, known for his work on Israeli society) · Baruch Ber Leibowitz (Rabbi and scholar, known for his teachings in Talmud and Jewish law)

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