Banning
boy nameBanning entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #4797 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1975–2025
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rank today
#4797
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4797 |
| 1980s | #5484 |
| 1990s | #7638 |
| 2000s | #11774 |
| 2010s | #11771 |
| 2020s | #9281 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Banning are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Banning alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Banning in 2025?
- Banning is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Banning most popular?
- Banning peaked in 1975, reaching #4797 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Banning with classmates?
- Banning will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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