In 1924, Baraúnas was initially a carnival block (meaning bloco carnavalesco in Portuguese).

[1] Some of the members of this block, on January 14, 1960,[2] founded Esporte Clube Baraúnas.

[6] In 2006, Baraúnas won its first state championship, beating its rival, Potiguar de Mossoró, in the final.

[7] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Doze anos (Twelve years, in English) is the name of the neighborhood where the club is located.