Baelor
A masculine name of English origin meaning "protector" or "guardian".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Baelor. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Baelor today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Baelor births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Baelor. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Baelor. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,357
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Baelor: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Baelor from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Baelor by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Baelor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Baelor
The name Baelor is of uncertain origin, but it is believed to have its roots in the ancient languages of the Middle East and Mediterranean regions. Some scholars suggest that it may be derived from the Phoenician word "Ba'al," which means "lord" or "master," while others link it to the Aramaic word "baal," meaning "husband" or "owner."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Baelor can be found in the biblical book of Jeremiah, where it refers to a Babylonian deity. However, the name gained prominence in the fictional world of George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" book series, where Baelor Targaryen was a wise and pious king who reigned during a time of peace and prosperity in the Seven Kingdoms.
Throughout history, the name Baelor has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded figures was Baelor I, a Byzantine emperor who ruled from 976 to 1025 CE. He was known for his military campaigns against the Bulgarians and his efforts to strengthen the Byzantine Empire.
Another prominent figure was Baelor the Blessed, a legendary king in the fictional world of Westeros, who was renowned for his piety, compassion, and dedication to the Faith of the Seven. His reign was marked by peace and prosperity, and he was widely revered by his subjects.
In the 12th century, there was Baelor of Babylon, a renowned scholar and physician who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. His works on anatomy and physiology were widely studied and influential during his time.
In more recent history, Baelor Blacktyde was a famous pirate who terrorized the Caribbean Sea in the 17th century. He was notorious for his daring raids and his ability to evade capture by the naval forces of various nations.
Finally, Baelor Brightflame was a legendary wizard in the fictional world of the "Forgotten Realms" fantasy setting. He was known for his mastery of fire magic and his role in the defense of the city of Silverymoon against the forces of evil.
While the name Baelor may have originated from ancient roots, it has endured throughout history and has been associated with figures of both fact and fiction, each leaving their mark on the world in their own unique way.
People
Baelor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Baelor as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Baelor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Baelor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Baelor going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Baelor a common name?
We classify Baelor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Baelor most popular?
The single biggest year for Baelor was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Baelor is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Baelor in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Baelor a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Baelor in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Baelor still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Baelor in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Baelor can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Baelor?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Baelor at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.