How Many People Are Named Bassel?

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

Bassel
Very Rare
Arabic

Bassel is a rare Arabic name, with only 285 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,157,639 Americans. That's pretty unique! With most Bassels under 30, it's definitely a name for the younger generation.

~199
Living in US
1 in 1,665,574
Americans
2013
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strength
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

88,058
Worldwide Bearers
#11,396
Global Rank
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
23,663
🇸🇾 Syria
19,556
🇮🇶 Iraq
9,125
🇪🇬 Egypt
8,198
🇯🇴 Jordan
7,225
🇾🇪 Yemen
5,787
🇵🇸 Palestine
4,941
🇰🇼 Kuwait
3,837
🇱🇧 Lebanon
3,103
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
786

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
285 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
213
Would be under 30 (73%)
78
Would be 30–60 (27%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 291 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: 2013

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Bassel Through the Generations

Bassel saw its peak popularity in 2013 with 16 births, but overall, it's been a stable name with a modern twist. Today, there are 285 Bassels living in the US, with 213 under 30 years old, 78 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This shows that Bassel is a name that's really taken off in recent decades, becoming popular among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

⭐ Famous People Named Bassel

Bassel is an Arabic given name. It should not be confused with the French surname Bassil.…

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✨ Similar Names to Bassel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bassel's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Bassel

How Many People Have the Name Bassel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 199 people in the United States currently share the name Bassel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,665,574 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bassel a Common or Rare Name?

Bassel 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 Bassel Mean?

Bassel means "strength" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Bassel Most Popular?

The name Bassel reached peak popularity in 2013, with 16 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 Bassel?

Approximately 199 people named Bassel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 199. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,665,574 Americans.

Is Bassel a rare name?

Bassel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,665,574 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bassel mean?

Bassel means "strength" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Bassel more male or female?

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

When was Bassel most popular?

Bassel peaked in 2013 with 16 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 US199
All-Time Births199
1 in X1 in 1,665,574
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2013
World Rank#11,396
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.