Baker

English occupational surname

Baker Origin and Meaning

The name Baker is a boy's name of English origin.

One of the most appealing of the newly hip occupational names, evoking sweet smells emanating from the oven. Much fresher sounding than than others that have been around for a while, like Cooper, and Carter.

American football star Baker Mayfield has propelled his name into the big time over the past decade. There also are plenty of notable surnamed Bakers, including writers Nicholson and Russell, actor Simon, Senator Howard, rocker Ginger, jazz musician Chet, blues singer Anita, and entertainer Josephine.

Baker is one of the most common surnames in the US.

Baker Rank in US Top 1000

# 397 in the US

Baker Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 543 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Baker

• 397 US 2023
• 543 Nameberry 2025
• 90 Unisex 2022
• 848 Future 2028

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Famous People Named Baker

• Baker Reagan Mayfield American football player and winner of the Heisman Trophy
• Baker Rosen (b. 2006) son of real estate mogul Aby Rosen and Samantha Boardman
• Baker James Kauffman (b. 2012) son of actress Leigh,Allyn Baker and Keith Kauffman
• Baker Manning American female reality TV personality ("Below Deck")