Rising since 1992, #5,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Batoul since 1991
Babies named Batoul per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 139 |
| 2010s | 147 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Batoul has been in use in the United States since at least 1991, when it first appeared in Social Security records. Its popularity peaked in 2015, reflecting a broader trend of Arabic names gaining visibility in the U.S. The name is most concentrated in Michigan, home to a large Arab American community. While still uncommon nationally, with a 2025 rank of 5,917 and a 1-in-80,363 birth rate, Batoul has been steadily rising in usage since 1992, suggesting growing familiarity. Its strong religious and cultural resonance, tied to the figure of Mary in Islam, gives it enduring appeal among Muslim families.
Batoul is the Arabic form of the Greek Parthenos, meaning 'virgin.' In Islamic tradition, it is used as an honorific for Maryam (Mary), the mother of Jesus, who is revered as a model of chastity and devotion. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries, particularly among Muslim families.
Where Batoul is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Batoul” around the world
Where Batoul lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bat, Toul
Variants: Batula, Batoulah
Sibling names for Batoul
Names that share Batoul's style, for a brother or sister.
