Bane
Every Bane since 1997 — 1,051 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bane
Bane is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,667 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 1,051 American babies have been named Bane. Its peak came in 2013, when 121 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Bane stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bane year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3,667 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,169 |
| 2023 | 50 | #2,619 |
| 2022 | 44 | #2,877 |
| 2021 | 44 | #2,826 |
| 2020 | 51 | #2,510 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2,429 |
| 2018 | 55 | #2,391 |
| 2017 | 70 | #2,017 |
| 2016 | 73 | #1,976 |
| 2015 | 93 | #1,678 |
| 2014 | 87 | #1,731 |
| 2013 | 121 | #1,387 |
| 2012 | 51 | #2,453 |
| 2011 | 37 | #3,053 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,375 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,850 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,800 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,149 |
| 2006 | 30 | #3,455 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,649 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,085 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,629 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,582 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,369 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bane in 2025?
Bane ranked #3,667 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bane?
1,051 babies have been named Bane in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bane most popular?
Bane peaked in 2013, when 121 newborns received the name.
Is Bane a boy or girl name?
Bane is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bane rising or falling?
Bane is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.