Baker

At a Glance: Name: Baker – Meaning: occupational surname for a baker, or the keeper of a communal oven – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: BAY-ker

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Baker started out as an English occupational surname — literally naming a baker, or the person who kept a village's communal oven running. Today it's used as a given name for any gender, with a vintage feel and a name that says exactly what it sounds like: BAY-ker.

Meaning & Origin of Baker

Meaning: Occupational surname for a baker, or the keeper of a communal oven.

Origin: English (surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Baker

Phonetic: BAY-ker   IPA: /ˈbeɪkər/

Popularity of Baker

According to Social Security Administration records going back to 1895, Baker hit its highest point yet in 2024, ranking #313 with 1,089 babies given the name that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1895–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Baker mean?

Occupational surname for a baker, or the keeper of a communal oven. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Baker)

How do you pronounce Baker?

Baker is pronounced BAY-ker (IPA: /ˈbeɪkər/).

Is Baker a popular name right now?

Baker is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #313 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1895–2024.)

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