Barron Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Barron is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Barron?
Barron is spelled B-A-R-R-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Barron at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Barron derives from the English word “baron”, which referred historically to a member of the lowest rank of the nobility or a lord.
- Origin
- Barron is commonly associated with English origins and may derive from a title of nobility used in medieval England.
- Pronunciation
- BAIR-uhn · 2 syllables
Barron Popularity in 2025
Rank#790
Recorded Births320
- Boys usage rose 229 places to #790 and recorded 101 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Barron Mean?
Barron derives from the English word “baron”, which referred historically to a member of the lowest rank of the nobility or a lord.
Origin: Barron is commonly associated with English origins and may derive from a title of nobility used in medieval England.
How Do You Pronounce Barron?
PronunciationBAIR-uhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Barron?
- History
- Barron has been used historically as both a surname and a given name associated with English nobility.
Barron Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 320 | #790 |
| 2024 | Boys | 219 | #1,019 |
| 2023 | Boys | 128 | #1,420 |
| 2022 | Boys | 121 | #1,496 |
| 2021 | Boys | 138 | #1,339 |
| 2020 | Boys | 137 | #1,313 |
| 2019 | Boys | 107 | #1,564 |
| 2018 | Boys | 122 | #1,431 |
| 2017 | Boys | 136 | #1,321 |
| 2016 | Boys | 95 | #1,663 |
| 2015 | Boys | 74 | #1,955 |
| 2014 | Boys | 71 | #2,000 |
| 2013 | Boys | 73 | #1,915 |
| 2012 | Boys | 62 | #2,155 |
| 2011 | Boys | 66 | #2,035 |
| 2010 | Boys | 89 | #1,713 |
| 2009 | Boys | 61 | #2,183 |
| 2008 | Boys | 76 | #1,899 |
| 2007 | Boys | 79 | #1,830 |
| 2006 | Boys | 68 | #1,967 |
| 2005 | Boys | 39 | #2,752 |
| 2004 | Boys | 22 | #4,005 |
| 2003 | Boys | 35 | #2,780 |
| 2002 | Boys | 31 | #2,943 |
When Was Barron Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
320 recorded births
National rank #790
2024 · Boys
219 recorded births
National rank #1,019
2021 · Boys
138 recorded births
National rank #1,339
2020 · Boys
137 recorded births
National rank #1,313
Where Barron Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #254 | 7 |
| NE | #335 | 7 |
| KY | #450 | 10 |
| MN | #511 | 10 |
| MI | #540 | 15 |
| WI | #570 | 8 |
| AL | #573 | 8 |
| MO | #597 | 9 |