Baruch is a name of Hebrew origin and it means "blessed". It has been used throughout history by several notable figures in the Jewish faith. One famous bearer of the name Baruch was Baruch ben Neriah, who served as the personal secretary to the prophet Jeremiah during the Babylonian captivity of the Jews around 600 BCE.
Baruch was also the name chosen by Pope Urban VI for his papal predecessor, Pope Urban V. This indicates that the name had some significance even outside of its traditional Jewish context. In more recent times, Baruch has become a popular given name in many countries around the world.
The name Baruc has been given to babies born in the United States over the past few decades, with a total of 83 recorded births since the year 2000. The popularity of this name has varied from year to year.
In the early 2000s, there was an increase in the number of babies named Baruc. There were 5 births in the year 2000, but this number doubled to 10 births in just four years, reaching its peak popularity in 2004. The following two years saw a slight decrease, with 9 births in 2005 and 7 births in both 2006 and 2007.
After 2007, the number of babies named Baruc remained relatively steady for several years, hovering around 6 births per year in 2009 and 2011. There was another small dip in popularity between 2012 and 2015, with only 5 births each year.
However, recently there has been a renewed interest in the name Baruc. After three years of 5 births each year from 2015 to 2020, there was another spike in popularity in 2022 with 8 recorded births. This trend suggests that the name Baruc may be regaining favor among parents choosing names for their newborn sons.
Overall, while the number of babies named Baruc has fluctuated over time, it is clear that this name has a enduring appeal for some parents in the United States.