Name meaning & stats
Baruch
Baruch. 1,954 US babies since 1940, peak 2023. Notable Baruchs are 1.6× over-represented as professors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2023
1,954 US babies were named Baruch between 1940 and 2025.
Where Baruchs end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 1.6× | Low · 4 people |
| Politician | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
| Computer scientist | 1.4× | Low · 2 people |
| Businessperson | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Baruchs show up 1.6× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2023)