How Many People Are Named Bane?
Complete statistics for the name Bane: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bane is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,012 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 326,040 Americans. Almost all of them are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 1,021 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: 2013Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bane Through the Generations
Bane saw its peak popularity in 2013 with 121 births, but it's still on the rise, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. The average age of those named Bane is just 11, with all 1,021 individuals being under 30, indicating its recent surge in usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bane's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Bane
How Many People Have the Name Bane?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,212 people in the United States currently share the name Bane. That works out to roughly 1 in every 63,593 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Bane a Common or Rare Name?
Bane 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 Bane Mean?
Bane means "creative variant of Bane" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bane in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Bane Most Popular?
The name Bane reached peak popularity in 2013, with 121 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Bane?
Approximately 5,212 people named Bane live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,212. That works out to roughly 1 in 63,593 Americans.
Is Bane a rare name?
Bane is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 63,593 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bane mean?
Bane means "creative variant of Bane" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Bane more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Bane are male and 0% are female.
When was Bane most popular?
Bane peaked in 2013 with 121 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.