An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.
Any of a number of Old Testament men, including the scribe and companion of Jeremiah.
Baruch is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin meaning 'blessed.' In the Bible, Baruch ben Neriah was the faithful scribe and devoted companion of the prophet Jeremiah, recording his prophecies. The name is also found in the Deuterocanonical Book of Baruch.
Baruch carries a joyful meaning alongside a distinguished scholarly legacy — most famously associated with philosopher Baruch Spinoza.
Baruch climbed 697 spots in the last 20 years — from #2954 to #2257.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 317 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 471 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 329 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 288 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 213 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 110 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 79 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 72 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 10 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63 | #2257 |
| 2023 | 76 | #1998 |
| 2022 | 71 | #2099 |
| 2021 | 46 | #2729 |
| 2020 | 61 | #2237 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3265 |
| 2018 | 62 | #2213 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2896 |
| 2016 | 46 | #2663 |
| 2015 | 47 | #2607 |
| 2014 | 51 | #2465 |
| 2013 | 48 | #2534 |
| 2012 | 41 | #2872 |
| 2011 | 45 | #2665 |
| 2010 | 55 | #2328 |
| 2009 | 35 | #3229 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3935 |
| 2007 | 45 | #2687 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3530 |
| 2005 | 43 | #2570 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1945–2024) · Methodology