How Many People Are Named Balian?
Complete statistics for the name Balian: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Balian is a striking name with roots in Old French crusader history, famously borne by the medieval knight Balian of Ibelin. There are roughly 335 people living with this name in the US today, meaning only about 1 in 985,178 Americans share it. It's a genuinely modern revival that peaked in 2010 with 35 births and skews remarkably young.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 traditionally represents creativity, self-expression, and joyful communication. It's associated with people who inspire others through their optimism and artistic vision.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 338 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: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Balian Through the Generations
Balian didn't appear on American birth records until the 2000s, and it's a name that belongs almost entirely to one generation. All 338 recorded births in the US have gone to children under 30, with zero bearers in the 30-60 or over-60 age brackets. That's an extraordinary concentration that marks Balian as a truly 21st-century phenomenon. The name hit its high point in 2010 with 35 births, likely fueled by the cultural ripple of Ridley Scott's 2005 film Kingdom of Heaven, which featured Balian of Ibelin as its protagonist. Since that peak, the trend has been declining, and the average age of someone named Balian is just 13 years old. Globally, there are about 2,479 living bearers, placing it at world rank 148,339, with notable clusters in China outside the US. It's a rare pick that carries medieval gravitas but remains firmly a choice of younger millennial and Gen Z parents. Whether the name stages a comeback or fades further remains to be seen.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Balian's Old French roots
📄 About the Name Balian
How Many People Have the Name Balian?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 816 people in the United States currently share the name Balian. That works out to roughly 1 in every 406,188 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Balian a Common or Rare Name?
Balian 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 Balian Mean?
Balian means "Lord of Ibelin" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Balian in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Balian Most Popular?
The name Balian reached peak popularity in 2010, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Balian?
Approximately 816 people named Balian live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 816. That works out to roughly 1 in 406,188 Americans.
Is Balian a rare name?
Balian is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 406,188 Americans has this name.
What does the name Balian mean?
Balian means "Lord of Ibelin" and comes from Old French origins.
Is Balian more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Balian are male and 0% are female.
When was Balian most popular?
Balian peaked in 2010 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.