How Many People Are Named Baba?

Complete statistics for the name Baba: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Baba
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Baba means 'father' in some languages, making it a unique choice. Only 44 people in the US today share this name, which is just 1 in 7,415,925 Americans. It's most popular among those under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~1,954
Living in US
1 in 169,626
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Father
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Wise Caring Respected
6
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

575,786
Worldwide Bearers
#1,736
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
234,496
🇮🇳 India
128,487
🇲🇱 Mali
33,413
🇸🇳 Senegal
23,819
🇨🇳 China
16,701
🇬🇭 Ghana
13,541
🇲🇷 Mauritania
13,001
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
10,849
🇬🇳 Guinea
9,198
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
8,895

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
44 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
45
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 45 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
41
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Baba Through the Generations

Baba has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2017 with seven births, but it's really taken off among younger generations. With an average age of 14, it's clear that most people named Baba are under 30, contributing to its status as a genuinely modern name. The name's origins and meanings add depth to its rarity, making it stand out in the vast sea of more common names.

✨ Similar Names to Baba

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Baba's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Baba

How Many People Have the Name Baba?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,954 people in the United States currently share the name Baba. That works out to roughly 1 in every 169,626 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Baba a Common or Rare Name?

Baba is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Baba Mean?

Baba means "father" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Baba in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Baba Most Popular?

The name Baba reached peak popularity in 2017, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Baba?

Approximately 1,954 people named Baba live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,954. That works out to roughly 1 in 169,626 Americans.

Is Baba a rare name?

Baba is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 169,626 Americans has this name.

What does the name Baba mean?

Baba means "father" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Baba more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Baba are male and 0% are female.

When was Baba most popular?

Baba peaked in 2017 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,954
All-Time Births1,954
1 in X1 in 169,626
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2017
World Rank#1,736
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.