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Baker

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Pronounced BAY-kuhr /ˈbeɪ.kəɹ/Medium

Meaning: BakerMedium

In 30 seconds: Baker is an English occupational name meaning exactly that, a baker, used here as a girl's first name. It is part of the surname-as-first-name trend.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningBaker
U.S. rank (2024)#2148 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births88 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 623

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120072024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Baker began as an English occupational surname for someone who baked, and it has crossed over into use as a given name. The meaning stays plain and literal, which is much of its modern, no-nonsense charm. As a girl's name it reads fresh and a little unexpected.

Like other trade surnames turned first names, Baker carries a sturdy, grounded sound. The single hard syllables give it a confident, gender-neutral edge.

Did you know? Baker likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Baker — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Baker mean?

Baker is usually explained as meaning 'baker' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Baker?

It's commonly said BAY-kuhr /ˈbeɪ.kəɹ/.

Is Baker a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Baker is used as a girl name.

How popular is Baker?

In 2024, Baker ranked #2148 in the U.S. for girls, with 88 births recorded.