Baker
Pronunciation: [ b-AYK-er ]
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Warm, grounded, and craftsman-cool
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The Story of Baker
Baker derives from the Old English word baecere, meaning one who bakes. It was an occupational surname given to medieval bread-makers, a vital trade in every community. As a first name, Baker carries the warmth and craftsmanship of its roots, part of a broader trend of converting tradesman surnames into distinctive given names.
Baker is part of the rising occupational-surname-as-first-name trend in the United States, alongside names like Cooper, Fletcher, and Mason. It appeals to parents seeking something familiar yet uncommon, with a grounded, hardworking character. Its use as a first name has grown steadily since the 2010s.
Bakers held high social importance throughout history as providers of daily bread. The name evokes artisanal craftsmanship and community sustenance. In the modern naming landscape, Baker fits perfectly into the rustic-cool aesthetic popular in the American South and Pacific Northwest.
Historical Record
Baker first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 6,239 babies have been named Baker in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Baker is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #313 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Baker is a Top 500 surname in the United States
- Famous Bakers include Baker Mayfield, NFL quarterback, who has popularized it as a first name
- The phrase baker's dozen (13) originated from medieval laws regulating bread sales
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #313
- Total SSA Count
- 1,089
- Cultural Origins
- American English Australian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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About the Name Baker
Baker is a boy name with American, English, and Australian origins .
Is Baker a boy or girl name? Baker is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #313 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,164. Baker is more commonly used as a boy name.
Baker is currently ranked #313 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Baker has 2 syllables and is pronounced b-AYK-er, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Baker include Bake and Bay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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