How popular is the name Bell in 2025?

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

When was the name Bell most popular?

Bell peaked in 1905, reaching #919 among US boy names.

Bell will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Bell entered the US charts in 1905, peaked at #919 in 1905, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#919

peak (1905)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Bell are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Bell alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Bell in 2025?: Bell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Bell most popular?: Bell peaked in 1905, reaching #919 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Bell with classmates?: Bell will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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