Total births
1,954
Boys' name · since 1945
Baruch
Baruch has 1,954 recorded births since 1945 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2196
- among boys today
- 1,954
- born since 1945
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
1,954 babies have been named Baruch since 1945, making it today's #2196 boys' name.
Baruch has 1,954 recorded births among boys since 1945, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2196 as of the latest data, more common than 85% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1945 to 2025.
- #2196 among boys today
- 1,954 born since 1945
- 2010s peak decade
- 85% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Baruch is currently the #2196 boys' name in America, more common than 85% of boys - 1,954 born since 1945, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2196
- among boys today
- 1,954
- born since 1945
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Baruch vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2196
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 85% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Baruch was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
76 babies were named Baruch in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Baruch compares
1,954 Top 21% higher than 79% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Baruch's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Baruch | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,954 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 76 | 23 | 22,252 |
Baruch's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Baruch's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 78% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 22%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1945, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 76, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Baruch at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,196
Active since
1945
Baruch popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1945–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 76
- Annual births at peak, across 81 years of records
Baruch by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Baruch's strongest decade.
471 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Baruch births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s 72
1950s
72 births
- 1960s 79
1960s
79 births
- 1970s 110
1970s
110 births
- 1980s
1980s
213 births
- 1990s
1990s
288 births
- 2000s
2000s
329 births
- 2010s
2010s
471 births
- 2020s
2020s
382 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 471 births (24% of all-time use).
How Baruch 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 Baruch's total volume
Baruch vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Baruch by state
Where Baruch concentrates geographically, total births since 1945
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 1,024 | 52.4% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 216 | 11.1% |
| #3 | California | | 15 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.3% |
New York share of Baruch's total US births 52.4%
Even split
1,024 of 1,954 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Baruch? ▼
Baruch has been given to 1,954 babies in the U.S. since 1945, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2196 as of the latest data. 76 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Baruch most popular? ▼
Baruch was most popular in the 2010s decade with 471 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Baruch most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Baruch are New York (1,024 births), New Jersey (216 births), California (15 births).
How long has the name Baruch been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Baruch since 1945 -- 81 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Baruch? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Barry, Barrett, Bart, Barney, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Baruch's data
- Baruch's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (471 total births) through the 2020s (382) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Baruchs (1,024 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 Baruch
Nearby Names Like Baruch
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Baruch
Barry Boy
#1413 181,270 births
Barrett Boy
#187 33,425 births
Bart Boy
16,356 births
Barney Boy
#9895 16,090 births
Barton Boy
#12365 9,371 births
Compare Baruch side by side: Baruch vs Barry Baruch vs Barrett Baruch vs Bart
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Baruch
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798 births · Peak 2025
Eyad #2197
1,421 births · Peak 2016
Nigel #2194
12,286 births · Peak 1994
Ilias #2198
1,019 births · Peak 2024
Brigham #2193
3,371 births · Peak 2011
Siddharth #2199
3,329 births · Peak 2010
Lathan #2192
4,289 births · Peak 2011
Jupiter #2200
650 births · Peak 2023
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, 1945–2025 (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. "Baruch: #2196 Boys' Name - 1,954 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/baruch. 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 Baruch 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.