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Barron Trump

Barron William Trump is the youngest child of Donald Trump and Melania Trump.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Barron William Trump is the youngest child of Donald Trump and Melania Trump. Born in New York City in 2006, he has generally kept a low public profile and is reported to be a student at New York University.

Early life

Barron Trump was born on March 20, 2006, in New York City to Donald Trump and Melania Trump. He is the youngest of Donald Trump’s five children and the only child of Melania Trump.

Family background

Barron is part of the Trump family and has four older half-siblings: Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric, and Tiffany. His father, Donald Trump, served as the 45th and 47th president of the United States.

Education

Barron attended private schooling in the United States and graduated from Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida, in 2024. Later reports said he enrolled at New York University, with some sources identifying the Stern School of Business.

Public profile

Barron has generally kept a much lower profile than other members of the Trump family. He has occasionally appeared at major public events involving his father, including presidential inaugurations, but largely stayed out of the public eye during his father’s first presidency.

Key facts

  • He is the fifth and youngest child of Donald Trump.
  • He is the only child of Donald Trump and Melania Trump together.
  • He largely stayed out of the public eye during his father’s first presidency.
  • He graduated from Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida, in 2024.
  • He is reported to be studying at New York University’s Stern School of Business.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Barron Trump?
Barron Trump is the youngest child of Donald Trump and Melania Trump.
When was Barron Trump born?
He was born on March 20, 2006.
Who are Barron Trump’s parents?
His parents are Donald Trump and Melania Trump.
Does Barron Trump have siblings?
Yes. He has four older half-siblings: Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric, and Tiffany.
What is Barron Trump known for?
He is known primarily as a member of the Trump family and for maintaining a relatively private public profile.
Where does Barron Trump study?
Reports say he attends New York University, though public reporting has varied on specific campus details.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barron_Trump
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, family relationship, and general biography.
  2. Biography.comhttps://www.biography.com/history-culture/barron-trump
    Supports: Birth date, family background, schooling, and reported attendance at New York University.
  3. USA Todayhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/01/19/who-is-barron-trump-donald-trump/77671163007/
    Supports: Recent reporting on age, graduation from Oxbridge Academy, and student status at New York University.
  4. Peoplehttps://www.people.com/what-to-know-about-barron-trump-donald-trump-son-11930635
    Supports: Birth date and identification as Donald and Melania Trump's only child together.