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Summary

The name 'Baby' has its roots in English, derived from the Middle English 'babe', which refers to a young child. It has evolved through various forms and maintains a simple meaning associated with infancy. The term is widely perceived as affectionate and tender, with no direct biblical references. It has been popular in English-speaking cultures for centuries and is often used in both everyday language and the entertainment industry.

The name Baby is most popular in New Hampshire, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Baby has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Baby' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3587th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3152nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4682nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2538th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 692nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1130th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4062nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2427th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2048th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5827th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4454th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1006th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1521st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5293rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Baby' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.