Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Baelor

Name: Popularity of the name Baelor in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Baelor, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

"Baelor" is the ninth episode of the first season of the HBO medieval fantasy television series Game of Thrones. First aired on June 12, 2011, it was written by series creators and executive producers David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, and directed by Alan Taylor, his directorial debut for the series.

Current Rank

#12,141

Peak Rank

#12,135 (2013)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2013

First Year

2021

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#12135

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Baelor

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Baelor

Baelor first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2013, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 5 Baelors were born — ranking #12,135 that year. As of 2026, Baelor ranks #12,141 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Baelors have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Baelor

Phonetically similar names — useful when Baelor is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Biller
Beller
Behler
Billar
Belleair
Baller
Bowler
Boiler
Baylor
Bailer
Buller
Baler

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Baelor

What does the name Baelor mean?

How popular is Baelor in 2026?

In 2026, Baelor ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Baelor most popular?

Baelor reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #12,135 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Baelor a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Baelor is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Baelor?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Baelor include Aashman, Abdinajib, Adym. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Baelor

Baelor is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Baelor's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #12,135. Use the chart and map above to compare Baelor's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.