Babyboy
Every Babyboy since 1983 — 2,291 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Babyboy
Babyboy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,889 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 2,291 American babies have been named Babyboy. Its peak came in 1998, when 141 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Babyboy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Babyboy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #5,889 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,112 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3,011 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3,782 |
| 2021 | 34 | #3,368 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,143 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4,012 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3,306 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3,253 |
| 2016 | 19 | #4,970 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,083 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,407 |
| 2013 | 14 | #5,954 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,052 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,626 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,069 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,581 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,082 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,250 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,137 |
| 2005 | 71 | #1,815 |
| 2004 | 87 | #1,530 |
| 2003 | 88 | #1,479 |
| 2002 | 116 | #1,200 |
| 2001 | 136 | #1,059 |
| 2000 | 91 | #1,384 |
| 1995 | 92 | #1,206 |
| 1990 | 90 | #1,138 |
| 1985 | 20 | #2,511 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Babyboy in 2025?
Babyboy ranked #5,889 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Babyboy?
2,291 babies have been named Babyboy in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Babyboy most popular?
Babyboy peaked in 1998, when 141 newborns received the name.
Is Babyboy a boy or girl name?
Babyboy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Babyboy rising or falling?
Babyboy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.