Birch
Tree name
“dweller in the birch wood”
Mostly boys · English
“freezing”
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A little maybe, saved for later.
The story behind the name
Long heard as a last name, as in venerable poet Robert, U.K. talk show host David, British actress Sadie and old Jack Frost, Frost has suddenly entered the scene as a possible first, along with other seasonal weather names like Winter and Snow.
Some forward-thinking parents are beginning to warm to the icy simplicity of Frost, placing it among the most fitting names for winter babies.
Frost is a name parents are beginning to warm to, appreciating its icy simplicity and connection with the venerable poet Robert. Frost, along with Winter, Snow, and January, are also perfect names for winter babies.
A little perspective
Recorded US births over time
| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 6,580 | 13 |
| 2024 | Boys | 9,276 | 8 |
| 2016 | Boys | 12,847 | 5 |
| 2015 | Boys | 9,012 | 8 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
We haven’t added verified variations for this spelling yet.
Keep the possibilities coming
More names with a similar feeling or shared roots.
Tree name
“dweller in the birch wood”
Nature name
“dove, a bird”
English
“faithful, loyal”
English, nature name
“ocean”