How Many People Are Named Badal?

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

Badal
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Badal means 'change' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich with symbolic potential. Only 7 people named Badal live in the US today, which means 1 in 48,165,901 Americans share this unique moniker. All Badals are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.

~1,002
Living in US
1 in 330,788
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Change
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Dynamic Innovative Adaptable
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

173,316
Worldwide Bearers
#6,065
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
135,877
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
14,847
🇵🇰 Pakistan
14,548
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
2,580
🇸🇴 Somalia
2,473
🇳🇵 Nepal
679
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
580
🇮🇩 Indonesia
276
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
191

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
7 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
7
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 7 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: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
5
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
83
International
100

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

📜 Badal Through the Generations

Badal saw its peak popularity in the year 2000 with 7 births, marking a significant moment for this rare name. Today, all Badals are under 30 years old, indicating a strong presence among younger generations. The name's stability suggests it's likely to remain a niche choice for parents seeking something distinctive yet meaningful.

✨ Similar Names to Badal

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Badal's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Badal

How Many People Have the Name Badal?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,002 people in the United States currently share the name Badal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 330,788 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Badal a Common or Rare Name?

Badal 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 Badal Mean?

Badal means "change" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Badal Most Popular?

The name Badal reached peak popularity in 2000, 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 Badal?

Approximately 1,002 people named Badal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,002. That works out to roughly 1 in 330,788 Americans.

Is Badal a rare name?

Badal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 330,788 Americans has this name.

What does the name Badal mean?

Badal means "change" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Badal more male or female?

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

When was Badal most popular?

Badal peaked in 2000 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 US1,002
All-Time Births1,002
1 in X1 in 330,788
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age26
Peak Year2000
World Rank#6,065
Male %100%
Female %0%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.