Bairon
A masculine name deriving from the Greek "pyrrhos," meaning reddish or red-haired.
Name Census estimates that about 316 living Americans carry the first name Bairon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Bairon today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bairon births was 2009 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bairon. 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.
People living today
316
~ 1 in 1,084,666 Americans
Peak year
2009
30 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,992
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Bairon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bairon from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 128 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Bairon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bairon 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 Bairon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Bairons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Bairon
The name Bairon is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language and culture, with roots dating back to the classical period of ancient Greece, around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "baros," which means "heavy" or "weighty," and is thought to have been used as a name to signify strength and power.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bairon can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BCE. In his writings, he mentions a Persian nobleman named Bairon who played a significant role in the Greco-Persian Wars.
The name Bairon also appears in several ancient Greek texts and inscriptions, suggesting its widespread use during the classical and Hellenistic periods. It is believed that the name gained popularity among the Greek aristocracy and was often given to sons as a symbol of strength and resilience.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Bairon. One of the most famous was Bairon of Bithynia, a Greek physician and philosopher who lived in the 2nd century CE. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of medicine and his philosophical works.
Another notable figure was Bairon the Younger, a Byzantine general who lived in the 6th century CE. He played a crucial role in defending the Byzantine Empire against invading forces and was celebrated for his military prowess.
In the 12th century CE, there was a French nobleman named Bairon de Montmorency, who was a prominent figure during the reign of King Louis VII. He was known for his bravery and loyalty to the crown.
During the Renaissance period, Bairon Castellio was an influential French humanist and theologian who lived from 1515 to 1563. He was known for his advocacy of religious tolerance and his translations of the Bible into French.
In the 19th century, Bairon Bunsen, a German chemist and diplomat, made significant contributions to the field of chemistry. He was born in 1811 and is best known for his development of the Bunsen burner, a widely used laboratory tool.
While the name Bairon has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures and languages over the centuries, reflecting its enduring appeal and historical significance.
People
Bairon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bairon 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
Bairon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bairon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 316 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bairon 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 1,084,666 US residents.
Is Bairon a common name?
We classify Bairon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 319 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bairon most popular?
The single biggest year for Bairon was 2009, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bairon is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Bairon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bairon 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.
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.