Boy nameCurrently #8,366 in the USNew

Bayou

//ˈbaɪu//

2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with B

Meaning & origin

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Bayou's popularity over time

Yearly US births named Bayou, Social Security Administration data
YearBirths named Bayou
20235
20249

Bayou through the decades

  • Bayou peaked in 2024, when 9 babies were named Bayou in the US.
  • Bayou currently ranks #8,366 in the US and is a fresh entry on the charts.

Names like Bayou

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Sibling names for Bayou

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