Baby
Pronunciation: [ b-AYB-ee ]
Baby is a boy baby name. Ranked #20,384 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Baby first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 6,120 babies have been named Baby in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Baby is past its peak , currently ranked #20,384 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,384
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Baby is also used as a girl name, ranked #7522.
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About the Name Baby
Baby is a boy name .
Is Baby a boy or girl name? Baby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,384 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,522. Baby is more commonly used as a girl name.
Baby is currently ranked #20,384 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Baby include Babyboy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis