How popular is the name Bela in 2025?

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

When was the name Bela most popular?

Bela peaked in 1915, reaching #2070 among US boy names.

Bela will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Bela entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2070 in 1915, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2070

peak (1915)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 300 people named Bela are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Bela alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Bela in 2025?: Bela is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Bela most popular?: Bela peaked in 1915, reaching #2070 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Bela with classmates?: Bela will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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