Bao
girl nameBao entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #2571 in 1990, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
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rank today
#2571
peak (1990)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8444 |
| 1980s | #3171 |
| 1990s | #5391 |
| 2000s | #11655 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Bao are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bao alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bao in 2025?
- Bao is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bao most popular?
- Bao peaked in 1990, reaching #2571 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bao with classmates?
- Bao will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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