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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Birch — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Binyumin|Birdee
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Birch

BIRCH · 1 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9873 in 2023

Peak: #6062 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9873 in 2023

Peak: #6062 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #9873 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureEnglish1-syllableTree nameBotanicalModernGroundedRisingNature-inspired
Character
graceful strengthresilient spiritnatural wisdomsteady growthclean clarity
STRONG
High confidence

Birch is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Birch at a Glance
Meaning:From the birch tree, a symbol of new beginnings and resilience in nature. Associated with purity and protection in Germanic traditions.
Language root:Old English · Germanic
Peak rank:#6062 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
BirkBergBerchBertBryn◈
Similar Style
Ash◈Rowan◈Hazel◈LeafStone◈Scout◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Birch
Ash◈Hazel◈Sage◈Cedar◈River◈Wren◈Silas◈Elliot◈
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Ash◈
English · #1147
↓ Declining
Rowan◈
Irish · #71
→ Stable
Hazel◈
English · #2837
↑↑ Surging
Leaf
English · —
→ Stable
Stone◈
English · #1048
↓ Declining
Scout◈
English · #1486
↓ Fading
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Birch · Overview
Summary

Birch is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 21/100 → Stable

Strengths
Nature · Earthy character
Birch carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
birch.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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