Baby

Meaning of Baby

Refers to a young child or infant.

Baby has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Baby

After ranking as high as #846 in 2000, Baby has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Baby as a boy's name

Baby is also used as a boy's name. Refers to an infant or young child. It can also be used as a term of endearment.

Notable people named Baby

• Babyface
  Singer, songwriter, producer
• Baby Ariel
  Social media personality
• Baby Tate
  Rapper, singer, producer
• Baby Rose
  Singer and songwriter
• Baby Peggy
  Silent film actress

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Questions about the name Baby

What does the name Baby mean?

Baby means refers to a young child or infant, and it comes from English origins.

Is Baby a boy's or a girl's name?

Baby is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Baby?

Baby did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Baby most popular?

Baby peaked at #846 in 2000.