How Many People Are Named Babette?

Complete statistics for the name Babette in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Babette
Very Rare
3,282
Estimated People
1 in 100,548
1 in X Americans
1961
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
5 (0%)
♀ Female
3,277 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 72

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 267
Colorado 11
Florida 40
Illinois 157
Indiana 27
Louisiana 19
Massachusetts 5
Michigan 53
Minnesota 7
Missouri 21
New Jersey 21
New York 474
Ohio 122
Oklahoma 5
Pennsylvania 78
Tennessee 5
Texas 25
Washington 5
Wisconsin 19
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 85.7%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Babette

How Many People Have the Name Babette in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,282 people in the United States currently share the name Babette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 100,548 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Babette a Common or Rare Name?

Babette is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Babette Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Babette are covered in full on the Babette name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Babette Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Babette in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Babette is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Babette Most Popular?

The name Babette reached peak popularity in 1961, with 178 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Babette Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Babette across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Babette?

Approximately 3,282 people in the United States share the name Babette, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Babette a rare name?

Babette is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 100,548 Americans has this name.

What does the name Babette mean?

The meaning and origin of Babette is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Babette more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Babette are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Babette most popular?

The name Babette reached its peak in 1961, with 178 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People3,282
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 100,548
GenderFemale
Avg Age72
Peak Year1961
Male %0%
Female %100%

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