Balthazar
Pronunciation: [ b-ALTH-uhz-er ]
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Balthazar first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 210 babies have been named Balthazar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Balthazar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,229 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,229
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Balthazar
Balthazar is a boy name .
Balthazar is currently ranked #8,229 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Balthazar include Bal, Balt, Balty, Baltie, Balth, Balthy, Balthie, Zar, Zary, Zarie, Azar, and Bay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Balthazar include Baltazar . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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