Balthazar

Balthazar is a boy's name of Spanish 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 10 boys in the United States.

Balthazar at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · French
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/bælˈθeɪzə/

About the name Balthazar

Balthazar belongs to the Spanish and French 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, Balthazar first appears in Social Security records in 2001. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5764 in 2014, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 210 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Balthazar in US records

First recorded (US)
2001
Best US rank
#5764 in 2014
Peak year
2014
Babies named Balthazar in 2024
10
Total since 1880
210

Balthazar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2150 in 2015
Babies named Balthazar in 2025
5
Total since 1996
85

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Balthazar mean?

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

Is Balthazar a boy or girl name?

Balthazar is a boy name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Balthazar?

Balthazar comes from the Spanish and French tradition.

How popular is the name Balthazar?

Balthazar first appears in US records in 2001. Its best-ever ranking was #5764 in 2014, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Balthazar?

Balthazar is pronounced /bælˈθeɪzə/ (IPA).

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.