Total births
56
Boys' name · since 1916
Baltasar
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 56 babies named Baltasar, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 56
- total births
- 1916–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Baltasar sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 56 recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Baltasar recorded 56 times among boys since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2005.
- 56 total births
- 1916–2005 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
56 boys have been named Baltasar since 1916, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2005.
- 56
- total births
- 1916–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Baltasar was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
7 babies were named Baltasar in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Baltasar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Baltasar's full recorded timeline at 1990, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1980, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1916 peak of 7 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Baltasar at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Baltasar popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2005
- Peak year (1916)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 90 years of records
Baltasar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Baltasar's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Baltasar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
7 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
17 births
- 1990s
1990s
16 births
- 2000s
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 17 births (30% of all-time use).
Baltasar by state
Where Baltasar concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 8.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 8.9% |
California share of Baltasar's total US births 8.9%
Even split
5 of 56 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Baltasar? ▼
Baltasar has been given to 56 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2005. 7 babies were born in 1916, its single highest year.
When was Baltasar most popular? ▼
Baltasar was most popular in the 1980s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Baltasar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Baltasar are California (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Baltasar been used? ▼
Records for Baltasar go back to 1916, giving 90 years of history through 2005.
What names are similar to Baltasar? ▼
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 Baltasar's data
- Baltasar's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (17 total births) through the 2000s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Baltasars (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Baltasar
Nearby Names Like Baltasar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Baltasar
Baltazar Boy
#2927 2,743 births
Baldemar Boy
#7838 2,256 births
Ballard Boy
1,159 births
Baldomero Boy
1,079 births
Baldwin Boy
634 births
Compare Baltasar side by side: Baltasar vs Baltazar Baltasar vs Baldemar Baltasar vs Ballard
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1916–2005 (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. "Baltasar: Baby Name Since 1916 - 56 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/baltasar. 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 Baltasar 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 June 2026.