Baruc
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 95 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Baruc is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Baruch, from the Hebrew barukh, meaning 'blessed.' In the Bible, Baruch was the faithful secretary of the prophet Jeremiah, who recorded and preserved Jeremiah's words — making him one of history's great literary preservers.
The Book of Baruch in the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Bible further honors this name. Baruc is the Spanish spelling, widely used in Hispanic Jewish and Catholic communities as a name of genuine blessing.
EtymologyShow more
Baruc is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Hebrew naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Baruc creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Baruc climbed 161 spots in the last 20 years — from #7026 to #6865.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 30 | #10174 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 21 | #12023 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 44 | #9329 | — |
The Story of Baruc
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Baruc is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Baruc are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Baruc?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Baruc — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2000, peaked in the 2000s with 44 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Baruc by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(14 years, 2000–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #6865 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9006 |
| 2022 | 5 | #12582 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12242 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12290 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12358 |
| 2012 | 5 | #12484 |
| 2011 | 6 | #10958 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11157 |
| 2007 | 7 | #9882 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9686 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7692 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7026 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10528 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2000–2024