Total births
634
Boys' name · since 1880
Baldwin
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 634 babies named Baldwin, peaking in 1965. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 634
- total births
- 1880–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 14%
- born in that decade
Baldwin sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 634 recorded since 1880.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Baldwin has been recorded 634 times among boys since 1880, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2023.
- 634 total births
- 1880–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 14% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
634 boys have been named Baldwin since 1880, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 634
- total births
- 1880–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 14%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Baldwin was born in this single decade.
1965
Single peak year
13 babies were named Baldwin in 1965 - its busiest year on record.
Baldwin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Baldwin's SSA record in two at 1967 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1880, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1965 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Baldwin at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1965
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Baldwin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2023
- Peak year (1965)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 144 years of records
Baldwin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Baldwin's strongest decade.
89 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Baldwin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
67 births
- 1920s
1920s
86 births
- 1930s
1930s
40 births
- 1940s 17
1940s
17 births
- 1950s
1950s
51 births
- 1960s
1960s
64 births
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s
1980s
43 births
- 1990s
1990s
89 births
- 2000s
2000s
66 births
- 2010s
2010s
58 births
- 2020s 30
2020s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 89 births (14% of all-time use).
How Baldwin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Baldwin's total volume
Baldwin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Baldwin by state
Where Baldwin concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 16 | 2.5% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 1.6% |
New York share of Baldwin's total US births 2.5%
Even split
16 of 634 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Baldwin? ▼
634 babies have been named Baldwin since 1880. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1965 with 13 births.
When was Baldwin most popular? ▼
Baldwin was most popular in the 1990s decade with 89 total births. The single peak year was 1965.
Where is Baldwin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Baldwin are New York (16 births), California (10 births).
How long has the name Baldwin been used? ▼
Baldwin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1880, spanning 144 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Baldwin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Baltazar, Baldemar, Ballard, Baldomero, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Baldwin's data
- Baldwin's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (89 total births) through the 2020s (30) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Baldwins (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Baldwin
Nearby Names Like Baldwin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Baldwin
Baltazar Boy
#2927 2,743 births
Baldemar Boy
#7838 2,256 births
Ballard Boy
1,159 births
Baldomero Boy
1,079 births
Balin Boy
421 births
Compare Baldwin side by side: Baldwin vs Baltazar Baldwin vs Baldemar Baldwin vs Ballard
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1880–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Baldwin: Baby Name Since 1880 - 634 Births, Peak 1965." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/baldwin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Baldwin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.