Baden
Every Baden since 1996 — 393 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Baden
Baden is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1996, 393 American babies have been named Baden. Its peak came in 2004, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Baden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Baden year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #9,843 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,239 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,230 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12,375 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,624 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,080 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,679 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,025 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,282 |
| 2012 | 8 | #8,957 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3,703 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,212 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,765 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,730 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,600 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,007 |
| 2005 | 37 | #2,850 |
| 2004 | 39 | #2,701 |
| 2003 | 30 | #3,125 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,336 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,702 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,367 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Baden
- Baden Powell Musician · 1937–2000
- Baden Cooke Cyclist · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Baden in 2025?
Baden did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Baden?
393 babies have been named Baden in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Baden most popular?
Baden peaked in 2004, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Baden a boy or girl name?
Baden is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Baden rising or falling?
Baden is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Baden?
Well-known people named Baden include Baden Powell (musician), Baden Cooke (cyclist).