Bam
boy name#12008 in 2025Bam entered the US charts in 2004, peaked at #6138 in 2004, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2004–2025
#12008
rank today
#6138
peak (2004)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #8103 |
| 2010s | #9662 |
| 2020s | #10910 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Bam are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Bam is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bam in 2025?
- Bam ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bam most popular?
- Bam peaked in 2004, reaching #6138 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bam with classmates?
- Bam will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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