Bilal
From Arabic بِلَال (bilāl), specially Bilāl ibn Rabāḥ.
Every Bilal since 1964 — 5,863 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bilal
Bilal is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,212 in 2025 with 167 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 5,863 American babies have been named Bilal. Its peak came in 2018, when 195 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 Bilal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bilal year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 167 | #1,212 |
| 2024 | — | — | 175 | #1,182 |
| 2023 | — | — | 180 | #1,156 |
| 2022 | — | — | 166 | #1,200 |
| 2021 | — | — | 152 | #1,255 |
| 2020 | — | — | 141 | #1,288 |
| 2019 | — | — | 152 | #1,239 |
| 2018 | — | — | 195 | #1,040 |
| 2017 | — | — | 168 | #1,132 |
| 2016 | — | — | 167 | #1,149 |
| 2015 | — | — | 151 | #1,217 |
| 2014 | — | — | 149 | #1,225 |
| 2013 | — | — | 138 | #1,262 |
| 2012 | — | — | 155 | #1,173 |
| 2011 | — | — | 166 | #1,109 |
| 2010 | — | — | 139 | #1,258 |
| 2009 | — | — | 147 | #1,220 |
| 2008 | — | — | 139 | #1,253 |
| 2007 | — | — | 135 | #1,288 |
| 2006 | — | — | 124 | #1,322 |
| 2005 | — | — | 142 | #1,139 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,490 | 149 | #1,072 |
| 2003 | — | — | 146 | #1,060 |
| 2002 | — | — | 168 | #954 |
| 2001 | — | — | 136 | #1,060 |
| 2000 | — | — | 133 | #1,071 |
| 1995 | — | — | 103 | #1,126 |
| 1990 | — | — | 104 | #1,037 |
| 1985 | — | — | 40 | #1,596 |
| 1980 | — | — | 63 | #1,146 |
| 1975 | — | — | 25 | #1,891 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,279 |
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Famous people named Bilal
- Bilal ibn Rabah Religious figure · 580–642
- Bilal Hassani Singer · b. 1999
- Bilal Ag Acherif Politician · b. 1977
- Bilal Başaçıkoğlu Soccer player · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bilal mean?
From Arabic بِلَال (bilāl), specially Bilāl ibn Rabāḥ.
How popular is the name Bilal in 2025?
Bilal ranked #1,212 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 167 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bilal?
5,863 babies have been named Bilal in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bilal most popular?
Bilal peaked in 2018, when 195 newborns received the name.
Is Bilal a boy or girl name?
Bilal is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bilal rising or falling?
Bilal is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bilal?
Well-known people named Bilal include Bilal ibn Rabah (religious figure), Bilal Hassani (singer), Bilal Ag Acherif (politician).