Bao
boy name#7679 in 2025Bao entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #1917 in 1986, ranks #7679 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
#7679
rank today
#1917
peak (1986)
10
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3847 |
| 1980s | #2322 |
| 1990s | #3289 |
| 2000s | #5801 |
| 2010s | #5747 |
| 2020s | #8652 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bao has been most popular in CA, TX.
Living bearers
About 800 people named Bao are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bao alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 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 ranks #7679 among US boy names in 2025, with 10 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bao most popular?
- Bao peaked in 1986, reaching #1917 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bao with classmates?
- Bao will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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