Barron

Barron is a boy's name of English 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 219 boys in the United States.

Barron at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Barron

Barron belongs to the English & American 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, Barron first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #750 in 1966, and in 2024 219 babies received the name — 5,327 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Barron in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#750 in 1966
Peak year
2024
Babies named Barron in 2024
219
Total since 1880
5,327

Barron in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2017
Best rank
#3256 in 2025
Babies named Barron in 2025
6
Total since 1996
15

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Barron mean?

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

Is Barron a boy or girl name?

Barron is a boy name. In 2024, 219 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Barron?

Barron comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Barron?

Barron first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #750 in 1966, and 219 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].