Total births
869
Boys' name · since 1996
Bauer
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 869 babies named Bauer, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3200
- among boys today
- 869
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
869 babies have been named Bauer since 1996, making it today's #3200 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Bauer has been recorded 869 times among boys since 1996, currently ranked #3200 nationally and more common than 78% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #3200 among boys today
- 869 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 78% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Bauer is currently the #3200 boys' name in America, more common than 78% of boys - 869 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3200
- among boys today
- 869
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Bauer vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3200
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 78% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Bauer was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
62 babies were named Bauer in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Bauer compares
869 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Bauer's all-time total is 137% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Bauer | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 869 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 62 | 23 | 22,252 |
Bauer's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Bauer's full recorded timeline at 2011, 77% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 23% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1996, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2019 peak of 62 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Bauer at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#3,200
Active since
1996
Bauer popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Bauer popularity over time - girls
6 total births recorded since 2022 (Bauer as girls' name)
Bauer by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Bauer's strongest decade.
395 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Bauer births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 15
1990s
15 births
- 2000s
2000s
161 births
- 2010s
2010s
395 births
- 2020s
2020s
298 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 395 births (45% of all-time use).
How Bauer 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 Bauer's total volume
Bauer vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Bauer by state
Where Bauer concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 54 | 6.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 23 | 2.6% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 7 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Washington | | 5 | 0.6% |
Minnesota share of Bauer's total US births 6.2%
Even split
54 of 869 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bauer? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 869 babies named Bauer. Today it holds rank #3200 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 62 births.
When was Bauer most popular? ▼
Bauer was most popular in the 2010s decade with 395 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Bauer most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bauer are Minnesota (54 births), Texas (23 births), Illinois (7 births).
How long has the name Bauer been used? ▼
Records for Bauer go back to 1996, giving 30 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Bauer? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Baudelio, Bautista, Baudilio, Baudel, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Bauer's data
- Bauer's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (395 total births) through the 2020s (298) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Bauers (54 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Bauer
Nearby Names Like Bauer
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bauer
Baudelio Boy
356 births
Bautista Boy
#13161 65 births
Baudilio Boy
16 births
Baudel Boy
11 births
Baustin Boy
5 births
Compare Bauer side by side: Bauer vs Baudelio Bauer vs Bautista Bauer vs Baudilio
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Bauer
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, 1996–2025 (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. "Bauer: #3200 Boys' Name - 869 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bauer. 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 Bauer 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.