How Many People Are Named Bawi?
Complete statistics for the name Bawi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bawi means 'supplanter' in its native tongue, making it a name rich with historical significance. Only 256 people named Bawi live in the US today, representing just 1 in 1,289,121 Americans. The majority, 100%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 258 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: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bawi Through the Generations
Bawi saw its peak popularity in 2015 with 41 births, marking a high point in its relatively recent adoption. Today, the name remains stable with an average age of 10, indicating it's still favored among younger parents. Of the 258 individuals named Bawi born in the US, 258 are under 30, while none are aged 30-60 or over 60, underscoring its modern appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bawi's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Bawi
How Many People Have the Name Bawi?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 737 people in the United States currently share the name Bawi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 449,728 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Bawi a Common or Rare Name?
Bawi 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 Bawi Mean?
Bawi means "supplanter" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bawi in SSA data, approximately 84% are male and 16% are female.
When Was Bawi Most Popular?
The name Bawi reached peak popularity in 2015, with 41 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 Bawi?
Approximately 737 people named Bawi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 737. That works out to roughly 1 in 449,728 Americans.
Is Bawi a rare name?
Bawi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 449,728 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bawi mean?
Bawi means "supplanter" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Bawi more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 84% of people named Bawi are male and 16% are female.
When was Bawi most popular?
Bawi peaked in 2015 with 41 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.