How popular is the name Babe in 2025?

Babe is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Babe most popular?

Babe peaked in 1880, reaching #909 among US boy names.

Babe will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Babe entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #909 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#909

peak (1880)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Babe are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Babe alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Babe in 2025?: Babe is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Babe most popular?: Babe peaked in 1880, reaching #909 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Babe with classmates?: Babe will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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