Rising since 2008, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Babygirl since 1979
Babies named Babygirl per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1991, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Babygirl's real moment was 2001.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 254 |
| 1990s | 830 |
| 2000s | 598 |
| 2010s | 174 |
| 2020s | 208 |
Meaning & origin
Babygirl is a modern American given name that began appearing in U.S. Social Security records in 1979. It functioned as a nickname and term of endearment before being adopted as a legal first name. The name reached its peak popularity in 2001 and has seen a resurgence since 2008, aligning with a broader trend of using affectionate phrase names. Despite its low overall rank of 6,838 in 2025, it remains a distinctive choice with a gentle, affectionate quality.
Babygirl is a modern coinage derived from the English term of endearment 'baby girl.' It has been used as a given name since the late 20th century, appearing in U.S. Social Security records from 1979. The name reflects a trend of using affectionate terms and nicknames as formal given names, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Baby, Babe, Girl
Sibling names for Babygirl
Names that share Babygirl's style, for a brother or sister.
