Bama
girl nameBama entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #692 in 1883, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#692
peak (1883)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #866 |
| 1890s | #1153 |
| 1900s | #1478 |
| 1910s | #2454 |
| 1920s | #3481 |
| 1930s | #3191 |
| 1940s | #4607 |
| 1950s | #5486 |
| 1980s | #10517 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Bama are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Bama alive today was born around 1913, making them about 112 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bama in 2025?
- Bama is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bama most popular?
- Bama peaked in 1883, reaching #692 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bama with classmates?
- Bama will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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