How popular is the name Bay in 2025?

Bay is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Bay most popular?

Bay peaked in 1937, reaching #3518 among US boy names.

Bay will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Bay entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #3518 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3518

peak (1937)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 200 people named Bay are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Bay alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Bay in 2025?: Bay is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Bay most popular?: Bay peaked in 1937, reaching #3518 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Bay with classmates?: Bay will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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