Baron Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Baron' originates from the Old French term for a nobleman or warrior. It evolved through Middle English before settling into its modern form. The name is associated with traits of nobility and leadership and does not have a biblical background. Its usage gained momentum after the Norman Conquest, and it remains popular today, often viewed as a symbol of prestige.
The name Baron is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Baron has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Baron' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2910th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2213th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1012th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 884th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1304th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1422nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1440th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Baron' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Baron"
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛrən/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name 'Baron' is derived from the Old French term 'baron', which means 'nobleman' or 'warrior'. It is believed to have entered the English language during the Norman Conquest.
Meaning
nobleman, warrior
Language Evolution
Old French: baron, Middle English: baroun, Modern English: baron
Historical Usage
The name became popular in England following the Norman Conquest in the 11th century when it was used to denote a rank of nobility.
Variants & Derivatives
Barone, Barron, Baroness
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name 'Baron' is associated with nobility and prestige, but it is also used as a surname and a given name in various cultures.
Famous People
Baron von Steuben, a Prussian military officer who played a key role in the American Revolutionary War, Baron Cohen, a British actor and comedian known for his character Ali G
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Baron"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Baron"
"Baron" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2910th of 7545 | 129 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2213th of 6773 | 209 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1012th of 7552 | 1,034 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 884th of 10718 | 1,346 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1304th of 16616 | 1,073 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1422nd of 24088 | 1,628 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1440th of 23106 | 1,505 |
Regional Popularity of "Baron" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
50.34% 1121st/2227 |
30.41% 739th/2430 |
46.83% 1336th/2853 |
33.80% 938th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
37.21% 1093rd/2937 |
23.51% 819th/3483 |
23.96% 843rd/3518 |
23.34% 944th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
37.99% 1400th/3685 |
31.91% 1428th/4475 |
27.86% 1447th/5194 |
24.05% 1519th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
34.64% 1587th/4582 |
37.06% 1914th/5164 |
20.28% 1483rd/7313 |
16.15% 1205th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
37.17% 1481st/3984 |
40.14% 1801st/4487 |
22.40% 1528th/6822 |
20.04% 1258th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Baron" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Baron"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Baron" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.