Unisex nameCurrently #6,487 in the USFalling
Bao
//ˈbaʊ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19903 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Bao's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Bao's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Bao |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 35 |
| 1981 | 55 |
| 1982 | 49 |
| 1983 | 60 |
| 1984 | 55 |
| 1985 | 57 |
| 1986 | 50 |
| 1987 | 53 |
| 1988 | 61 |
| 1989 | 55 |
| 1990 | 72 |
| 1991 | 69 |
| 1992 | 57 |
| 1993 | 58 |
| 1994 | 63 |
| 1995 | 52 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 13 |
Bao through the decades
- Bao peaked in 1990, when 72 babies were named Bao in the US.
- The 1980s were Bao's strongest decade, averaging 53 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Bao has fallen 21% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Bao currently ranks #6,487 in the US and is cooling off.