Name meaning & stats
Baldwin
Baldwin. 436 US babies since 1940, peak 1965. Notable Baldwins are 1.2× over-represented as professors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1965
436 US babies were named Baldwin between 1940 and 2025.
Where Baldwins end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.2× | Low · 3 people |
| Professor | 1.2× | Low · 2 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
| Footballer | 0.9× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Baldwins show up 1.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1965)