Baltazar

Baltazar is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 43 boys in the United States.

Baltazar at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Baltazar

Baltazar belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Baltazar first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1520 in 1948, and in 2024 43 babies received the name — 2,697 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Baltazar in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#1520 in 1948
Peak year
2001
Babies named Baltazar in 2024
43
Total since 1880
2,697

Baltazar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2013
Best rank
#4685 in 2013
Babies named Baltazar in 2016
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Baltazar mean?

The meaning of Baltazar is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Hebrew and Biblical origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Baltazar a boy or girl name?

Baltazar is a boy name. In 2024, 43 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Baltazar?

Baltazar comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition.

How popular is the name Baltazar?

Baltazar first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #1520 in 1948, and 43 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.