How Many People Are Named Bassam?

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

Bassam
Very Rare
Arabic

Bassam means 'prince' in Arabic, making it a regal choice. Only 1 in 579,863 Americans share this rare name, with just 569 people living today. The majority, 73%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~177
Living in US
1 in 1,872,595
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Prince
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Regal Dignified Confident
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

204,459
Worldwide Bearers
#5,098
Global Rank
🇾🇪 Yemen
35,048
🇸🇾 Syria
33,679
🇪🇬 Egypt
30,038
🇯🇴 Jordan
20,657
🇮🇶 Iraq
19,129
🇱🇧 Lebanon
14,310
🇵🇸 Palestine
12,006
🇰🇼 Kuwait
9,745
🇱🇾 Libya
5,692
🇧🇭 Bahrain
4,351

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
569 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
423
Would be under 30 (73%)
159
Would be 30–60 (27%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 582 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: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Bassam Through the Generations

Bassam has seen steady growth since its peak in 2015 when 28 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Bassam are young adults, with 423 under 30 and 159 between 30 and 60. This name's popularity is concentrated among younger generations, reflecting its status as a modern choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 10
Michigan 10
California 5
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Bassam

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bassam's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Bassam

How Many People Have the Name Bassam?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 177 people in the United States currently share the name Bassam. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,872,595 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bassam a Common or Rare Name?

Bassam 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 Bassam Mean?

Bassam means "prince" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Bassam Most Popular?

The name Bassam reached peak popularity in 2015, with 28 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 Bassam?

Approximately 177 people named Bassam live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 177. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,872,595 Americans.

Is Bassam a rare name?

Bassam is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,872,595 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bassam mean?

Bassam means "prince" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Bassam more male or female?

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

When was Bassam most popular?

Bassam peaked in 2015 with 28 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.

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 US177
All-Time Births177
1 in X1 in 1,872,595
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2015
World Rank#5,098
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.