Baer Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Baer means 'bear' and is derived from the German language.
Meaning of the Name Baer
Baer is a German surname derived from the word 'Bär', meaning 'bear'. It was likely originally a nickname for someone with bear-like qualities or a connection to the animal. The name Baer can also be found in other languages such as Dutch and Yiddish. As a given name, Baer is a variant of the Hebrew name Bar meaning 'son of', which is commonly used as a prefix in Jewish surnames.
Popularity of the Name Baer
The popularity for the name Baer peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 26 births, which ranked number 9,066 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Baer had the most male births in 2022 with 26, which ranked number 4,069 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Baer has increased sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 26 births, an increase of 225.00%. Among males, Baer has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 26 births, an increase of 225.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Baer
- 10 Year Trend of Baer: 225.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Baer: 225.00%
Popularity of Baer by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Baer. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Baer in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Baer is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Baer
- Total Births of Baer: 29 (12.51%)
- Male Births of Baer: 29 (12.51%)
Given the upward trend of Baer over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 12.51% increase in total births, for a total of 29 births in 2024. Male births for Baer have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 29 male births in 2024, an increase of 12.51%.