Barron Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Barron originates from the Old French word 'baron,' meaning 'nobleman' or 'warrior.' It has evolved through the Old French and Middle English forms. The name conveys traits of nobility and leadership, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity during medieval times and is recognized today, though it is more commonly seen as a surname. Notable individuals with this name include Barron Trump and Barron Hilton.
The name Barron is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South 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, Barron has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled 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, 'Barron' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2987th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2034th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1055th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1018th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1643rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2261st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1482nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Barron' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Barron"
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛrən/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Barron is derived from the Old French word 'baron,' which means 'nobleman' or 'warrior.' It originally referred to a title of nobility in medieval France.
Meaning
nobleman, warrior
Language Evolution
Baron (Old French), Baron (Middle English), Barron (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the medieval period as nobility titles became more common. It has since been used as a surname and a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Baron, Barren, Barrone
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Barron is viewed as a strong, masculine name associated with leadership and nobility. It is less common as a first name but recognized as a surname.
Famous People
Barron Trump, American businessman and son of former President Donald Trump, Barron Hilton, American businessman and hotelier
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Barron"
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 "Barron"
"Barron" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2987th of 7545 | 123 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2034th of 6773 | 241 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1055th of 7552 | 956 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1018th of 10718 | 1,015 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1643rd of 16616 | 740 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2261st of 24088 | 831 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1482nd of 23106 | 1,421 |
Regional Popularity of "Barron" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
82.83% 1949th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
51.50% 1147th/2227 |
43.74% 1063rd/2430 |
36.52% 1042nd/2853 |
38.99% 1082nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
43.31% 1272nd/2937 |
40.14% 1398th/3483 |
23.79% 837th/3518 |
38.11% 1541st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
30.09% 1563rd/5194 |
32.29% 2040th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
61.50% 2818th/4582 |
71.90% 3713th/5164 |
26.75% 1956th/7313 |
29.48% 2200th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
37.93% 1511th/3984 |
47.16% 2116th/4487 |
20.77% 1417th/6822 |
23.74% 1490th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Barron" 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 "Barron"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Barron" 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.