Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Bascom
//ˈbæskəm//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19166 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Bascom'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.
Bascom's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Bascom |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1884 | 14 |
| 1885 | 7 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1896 | 10 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1909 | 11 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 13 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1913 | 15 |
| 1914 | 17 |
| 1915 | 20 |
| 1916 | 28 |
| 1917 | 24 |
| 1918 | 23 |
| 1919 | 21 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 16 |
| 1922 | 24 |
| 1923 | 20 |
| 1924 | 23 |
| 1925 | 21 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1928 | 18 |
| 1929 | 16 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 14 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 16 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1970 | 6 |
Bascom through the decades
- Bascom peaked in 1916, when 28 babies were named Bascom in the US.
- The 1920s were Bascom's strongest decade, averaging 19 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1948–1970), use of Bascom has fallen 29% compared to the 10 years before that.