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Bauer
BoyMeaning of Bauer: German: 'farmer'
Bauer is a boy's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is familiar but far from overused — 2426th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#2426
54 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
875
First recorded 1996 · peak 2019
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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