Baltasar

Q: What is the origin of Baltasar?

Baltasar is of Spanish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Baltasar?

According to the latest SSA data, Baltasar is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Baltasar a boy name?

Baltasar is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Protect the King"

Spanish form of Balthazar, traditionally linked to the Magi and preserved through Christian naming practices.

Themes:biblicalspanishmagustradition

Biblical Royal Regal Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Baltasar

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Baltasar did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Baltasar Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Baltasar.

12 ideas

Balie

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Balt

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balt

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baly

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asar

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sary

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ltay

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bie

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bbie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Baltasar

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Baltasar mean?

Baltasar means "Protect the King". Spanish form of Balthazar, traditionally linked to the Magi and preserved through Christian naming practices.

What is the origin of Baltasar?

Baltasar is of Spanish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Baltasar?

According to the latest SSA data, Baltasar is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Baltasar a boy name?

Baltasar is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Baltasar?

Popular nicknames for Baltasar include Balie, Balt, balt, baly, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Baltasar?

There are many names similar to Baltasar in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginSpanish, Hebrew

Syllables3

Length8 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withB

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Alphonso Arnulfo Amado Anibal Alonza

Sisters

Angelita Aracely Abril Almeda Azul

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