How Many People Are Named Bilal?
Complete statistics for the name Bilal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bilal means 'black' in Arabic and has been a rare choice in the US, with only 1 in 59,286 Americans bearing this name. There are around 5,566 people named Bilal living in the US today, making it a very unique name. The majority, 73%, are under 30, showing its popularity among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 5,695 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: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bilal Through the Generations
Bilal has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2018 with 195 births that year. Today, there are 5,566 people named Bilal in the United States, with the majority being under 30 years old. This indicates that Bilal is a relatively new name, embraced by modern parents, with 4,164 individuals under 30 compared to just 1,524 aged between 30 and 60, and only 7 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bilal's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Bilal
How Many People Have the Name Bilal?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,440 people in the United States currently share the name Bilal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 135,840 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Bilal a Common or Rare Name?
Bilal 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 Bilal Mean?
Bilal means "black" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bilal in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Bilal Most Popular?
The name Bilal reached peak popularity in 2018, with 195 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Bilal?
Approximately 2,440 people named Bilal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,440. That works out to roughly 1 in 135,840 Americans.
Is Bilal a rare name?
Bilal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 135,840 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bilal mean?
Bilal means "black" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Bilal more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Bilal are male and 0% are female.
When was Bilal most popular?
Bilal peaked in 2018 with 195 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.