How Many People Are Named Bai?
Complete statistics for the name Bai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bai is a very rare female name, with only 14 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 22,811,323 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1979 with 5 births, showing a stable trend over the years.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 15 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: 1979Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bai Through the Generations
Throughout the generations, Bai has maintained a steady presence, though its usage has remained minimal. With only 15 total births recorded since the late 20th century, it's clear that Bai isn't a commonly chosen name. Today, most people named Bai fall within the 30 to 60-year-old range, indicating a generation that embraced this unique moniker during its peak in the late '70s and early '80s. This demographic distribution suggests a name that's both timeless and somewhat modern, appealing to parents looking for something distinctive yet classic.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bai's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Bai
How Many People Have the Name Bai?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,155 people in the United States currently share the name Bai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 64,297 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Bai a Common or Rare Name?
Bai is classified as 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 Bai Mean?
Bai means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bai in SSA data, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.
When Was Bai Most Popular?
The name Bai reached peak popularity in 1979, with 5 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 Bai?
Approximately 5,155 people named Bai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,155. That works out to roughly 1 in 64,297 Americans.
Is Bai a rare name?
Bai is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 64,297 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bai mean?
Bai means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Bai more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 33% of people named Bai are male and 67% are female.
When was Bai most popular?
Bai peaked in 1979 with 5 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.