Banks
boy name#310 in 2025Banks entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #310 in 2025, ranks #310 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1883–2025
#310
rank today
#310
peak (2025)
1,099
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #786 |
| 1890s | #963 |
| 1900s | #1079 |
| 1910s | #2165 |
| 1920s | #2207 |
| 1930s | #2634 |
| 1940s | #2915 |
| 1950s | #3015 |
| 1960s | #4017 |
| 1970s | #4976 |
| 1980s | #5879 |
| 1990s | #6718 |
| 2000s | #4595 |
| 2010s | #1729 |
| 2020s | #448 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Banks has been most popular in TX, NC, GA.
Living bearers
About 6,000 people named Banks are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Banks is a kid of about 3 — 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 Banks in 2025?
- Banks ranks #310 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,099 babies given the name.
- When was the name Banks most popular?
- Banks peaked in 2025, reaching #310 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Banks with classmates?
- Banks will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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