✦ NAME PROFILE ✦

Baker

/ BAY-ker /

unisex

Meaning

Occupational name; one who bakes

Origin

English

Baker is a classic English occupational surname, derived from the Old English 'baecere'. It has been a common surname for centuries and has recently entered the first-name pool as part of the 'occupational-chic' trend. It offers a friendlier, warmer alternative to sharper surnames like Archer or Hunter.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Baker.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers

ISFJ

16.1%

ESFJ

14.5%

ISTJ

11.2%

ESTJ

9.4%

ISFP

8.75%

ENFP

7.6%

ESFP

6.8%

ENFJ

6.1%

ISTP

5.4%

INFP

4.1%

ENTP

3.2%

INTJ

2.5%

INFJ

1.7%

ENTJ

1.4%

INTP

0.9%

ESTP

0.35%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Baker is seen as 'wholesome' and 'approachable'. It has a communal, comforting vibe. While rare as a first name, it is growing in popularity among parents who like surnames that suggest craftsmanship and tradition.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

Baker Mayfield

American NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner (b. 1995)

Baker Knight

American songwriter and musician (1933–2005)

Ginger Baker

Famous English drummer and co-founder of the rock band Cream (1939–2019)

Sibling Names

Goes well with

Boys

Miller Sawyer Cooper Fisher Archer

Girls

Harper Piper Maisie Lottie Collins