Declining since 2019, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Believe since 2014
Babies named Believe per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 48 | 7 |
| 2020s | 32 | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Believe is a modern virtue name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2014, a time when word names with positive meanings were gaining traction. It reached its peak rank in 2019, and has since been in a steady decline, dropping to rank #10,917 by 2025. The name has a rarity of approximately 1 in 200,908 newborns, making it an uncommon choice. Despite its recent origin, it has not been recorded in any particular state with high frequency, reflecting its scattered but national usage. As a unisex name, it aligns with the trend of abstract virtues as gender-neutral options, similar to names like True and Justice. Its trajectory since 2019 suggests a waning interest, but it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a clear, positive meaning.
Believe is a modern virtue name taken directly from the English verb, first recorded as a given name in 2014. It belongs to a category of aspirational word names that emerged in the early 21st century, often chosen for their positive connotations rather than historical precedent.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bel, Belle, Bee
Sibling names for Believe
Names that share Believe's style, for a brother or sister.
