Bauer
Every Bauer since 1996 — 875 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bauer
Bauer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,486 in 2025 with 54 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 875 American babies have been named Bauer. Its peak came in 2019, when 62 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bauer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bauer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 54 | #2,486 |
| 2024 | — | — | 38 | #3,170 |
| 2023 | — | — | 46 | #2,769 |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,858 | 47 | #2,757 |
| 2021 | — | — | 54 | #2,465 |
| 2020 | — | — | 59 | #2,296 |
| 2019 | — | — | 62 | #2,235 |
| 2018 | — | — | 51 | #2,510 |
| 2017 | — | — | 47 | #2,640 |
| 2016 | — | — | 43 | #2,791 |
| 2015 | — | — | 34 | #3,302 |
| 2014 | — | — | 30 | #3,543 |
| 2013 | — | — | 36 | #3,066 |
| 2012 | — | — | 30 | #3,539 |
| 2011 | — | — | 39 | #2,953 |
| 2010 | — | — | 23 | #4,252 |
| 2009 | — | — | 34 | #3,279 |
| 2008 | — | — | 22 | #4,410 |
| 2007 | — | — | 28 | #3,697 |
| 2006 | — | — | 15 | #5,550 |
| 2005 | — | — | 21 | #4,207 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,028 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,300 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,103 |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #10,740 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #7,511 |
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Famous people named Bauer
- Bauer Soccer player · 1925–2007
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bauer in 2025?
Bauer ranked #2,486 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 54 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bauer?
875 babies have been named Bauer in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bauer most popular?
Bauer peaked in 2019, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Bauer a boy or girl name?
Bauer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bauer rising or falling?
Bauer is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bauer?
Well-known people named Bauer include Bauer (soccer player).