Baki
A Turkish masculine name derived from "baki", meaning "everlasting" or "eternal".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Baki. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Baki today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Baki births was 2024 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Baki. 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 Baki. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2024
7 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,993
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Baki: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Baki 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 Baki during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Baki
The name Baki is believed to have originated from the Turkish language, where it is a diminutive form of the name Baki. The name Baki is derived from the Arabic word "bāqī," which means "everlasting" or "eternal." This name has its roots in Islamic culture and is commonly found in regions with significant Turkish and Islamic influences.
The earliest recorded use of the name Baki can be traced back to the 16th century Ottoman Empire. One of the most famous individuals bearing this name was Baki, a renowned Ottoman poet who lived from 1526 to 1600. He was considered one of the greatest lyric poets of the Ottoman period and was highly respected for his mastery of the Turkish language and his contributions to literature.
Another notable figure with the name Baki was Baki Khân, a 17th-century Mughal military leader and administrator who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal Empire during his time.
In more recent history, Baki Tezcan (1923-1986) was a prominent Turkish academic and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of the Turkish language and its history. He served as a professor at various universities in Turkey and authored several influential works on Turkish linguistics and literature.
Baki Akdenizli (1933-2002) was a Turkish poet and writer known for his unique style and poetic expression. He published numerous collections of poetry and prose works, earning recognition and critical acclaim within the Turkish literary community.
Baki Arslan (born 1964) is a contemporary Turkish writer and journalist who has authored several novels and short story collections. His works often explore themes of identity, societal issues, and the complexities of modern life in Turkey.
While the name Baki has its roots in Turkish and Islamic cultures, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly among communities with ties to these cultural traditions. However, it is important to note that this history focuses solely on the first name Baki and does not encompass its usage as a surname or last name.
People
Baki + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Baki 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
Baki: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Baki?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Baki 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Baki a common name?
We classify Baki as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Baki most popular?
The single biggest year for Baki was 2024, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Baki is about 3 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 Baki in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Baki a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Baki 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 Baki still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Baki 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 Baki 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 people have Baki as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Baki on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.