Rising since 2018, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Baruc since 2000
Babies named Baruc per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Baruc is an uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2000. It has been slowly rising in use since 2018, though it remains rare: in 2025, its rank was 6,803, with only about 1 in 142,340 male newborns receiving the name. Its peak year so far is 2025, suggesting growing but still modest interest. The name is likely a modern variant of the Hebrew Baruch, meaning 'blessed,' and carries biblical associations without direct cultural ties to any particular U.S. state, as top state data is not available. Baruc's rarity may appeal to parents seeking a distinct name with a familiar sound and spiritual undertone.
Baruc is likely a variant spelling of Baruch, a Hebrew name from the root בָּרוּךְ (barukh), meaning 'blessed'. Baruch appears in the Hebrew Bible as the scribe and companion of the prophet Jeremiah. The spelling Baruc is less common and may have arisen as a modern respelling or through influence from other languages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bar, Ricky
Variants: Baruch, Baruck, Barukh
Sibling names for Baruc
Names that share Baruc's style, for a brother or sister.
