UK boy's name
Baris
A Turkish name meaning "peace" or "forgiveness".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Baris is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Baris popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3959, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 12 births.
This profile covers 137 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1996 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 136 living people in the UK are called Baris. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Baris ranked #3959 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 12 boys were registered as Baris.
- • About 136 living people in the UK are estimated to have Baris as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3959
2018
Births in 2018
4
Latest year
Peak year
2009
12 births
Estimated living
136
2026
Meaning
What does Baris mean?
The name Baris is believed to have originated from the Turkish language. It is derived from the Turkish word "bari," which means "peace" or "tranquility." The name is thought to have first appeared in the Ottoman Empire during the 14th century.
In its early usage, Baris was a masculine name given to boys born in the Ottoman territories. It was particularly popular among the Turkish population of Anatolia, which is now part of modern-day Turkey. The name's association with peace and tranquility made it a desirable choice for parents hoping their sons would lead peaceful and harmonious lives.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Baris can be found in the Ottoman court records from the 15th century. These records mention a nobleman named Baris Efendi, who served as a high-ranking official during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II, also known as Mehmed the Conqueror (1432-1481).
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Baris. In the 16th century, Baris Manço was a renowned Ottoman architect who designed several mosques and other buildings in Istanbul and other parts of the empire. He lived from approximately 1510 to 1585.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Baris Efendi II, a 17th-century Ottoman statesman and scholar. He served as the Grand Vizier, the highest-ranking political advisor to the Sultan, from 1638 to 1640. Baris Efendi II was known for his diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties with neighboring powers.
In the 19th century, Baris Manco was a Turkish musician and singer-songwriter who was instrumental in popularizing Anatolian rock music. He was born in 1943 and passed away in 1999, leaving behind a rich musical legacy that continues to influence Turkish music today.
Another notable figure with the name Baris was Baris Müftüoğlu, a Turkish basketball player who represented the Turkish national team in international competitions. He was born in 1979 and played professionally for several Turkish and European clubs during his career.
While the name Baris has its roots in the Turkish language and culture, it has since gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly among those with ties to the Turkish diaspora or an appreciation for the name's meaning and history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Baris over time
The chart below shows babies named Baris registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Baris, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2018, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Baris by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Baris was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3501 | 36 | 7 |
| 2000s | #2246 | 74 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1742 | 27 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Baris
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Baris: questions and answers
How popular is the name Baris in the UK right now?
In 2018, Baris was ranked #3959 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Baris most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 12 babies registered as Baris in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Baris?
A Turkish name meaning "peace" or "forgiveness".
How many people are called Baris in the UK?
A total of 137 babies have been registered as Baris across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.