Baltazar
Every Baltazar since 1915 — 2,743 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Baltazar
Baltazar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,802 in 2025 with 45 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 2,743 American babies have been named Baltazar. Its peak came in 2001, when 59 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 Baltazar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Baltazar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | #2,802 |
| 2024 | 43 | #2,917 |
| 2023 | 34 | #3,427 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,011 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3,825 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,554 |
| 2019 | 31 | #3,578 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3,541 |
| 2017 | 33 | #3,389 |
| 2016 | 33 | #3,368 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,189 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3,095 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,588 |
| 2012 | 34 | #3,239 |
| 2011 | 33 | #3,312 |
| 2010 | 39 | #2,963 |
| 2009 | 40 | #2,952 |
| 2008 | 58 | #2,270 |
| 2007 | 47 | #2,612 |
| 2006 | 52 | #2,377 |
| 2005 | 39 | #2,755 |
| 2004 | 47 | #2,381 |
| 2003 | 58 | #1,988 |
| 2002 | 46 | #2,255 |
| 2001 | 59 | #1,873 |
| 2000 | 51 | #1,993 |
| 1995 | 41 | #2,029 |
| 1990 | 50 | #1,635 |
| 1985 | 25 | #2,174 |
| 1980 | 31 | #1,813 |
| 1975 | 24 | #1,952 |
| 1970 | 22 | #1,893 |
| 1965 | 14 | #2,186 |
| 1960 | 15 | #2,130 |
| 1955 | 13 | #2,222 |
| 1950 | 16 | #1,884 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,014 |
| 1940 | 9 | #2,498 |
| 1935 | 16 | #1,764 |
| 1930 | 15 | #1,971 |
| 1925 | 11 | #2,605 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,468 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,429 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Baltazar
- Baltazar Maria de Morais Júnior Soccer player · b. 1959
- Baltazar Soccer player · 1926–1997
- Baltazar Enrique Porras Cardozo Religious figure · b. 1944
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Baltazar in 2025?
Baltazar ranked #2,802 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 45 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Baltazar?
2,743 babies have been named Baltazar in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Baltazar most popular?
Baltazar peaked in 2001, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Baltazar a boy or girl name?
Baltazar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Baltazar rising or falling?
Baltazar is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Baltazar?
Well-known people named Baltazar include Baltazar Maria de Morais Júnior (soccer player), Baltazar (soccer player), Baltazar Enrique Porras Cardozo (religious figure).