boy's name
Baldwin
BAWLD-win (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 637
Baldwin is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1965, when 13 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Baldwin Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 67 |
| 1920s | 86 |
| 1930s | 40 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 51 |
| 1960s | 64 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 43 |
| 1990s | 89 |
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 30 |
How Popular Is Baldwin?
In 2023, Baldwin was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Baldwin Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Baldwin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Baldwin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Baldwin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Baldwin
- English BAWLD-win /ˈbɔːldwɪn/
Sibling Names for Baldwin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Baldwin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Baldwin
How popular is the name Baldwin?
In 2023, Baldwin was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Baldwin a girl's or a boy's name?
Baldwin is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Baldwin?
Baldwin has 2 syllables.
When was Baldwin most popular?
Baldwin peaked in 1965, when 13 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.