Declining since 2016, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Bingham since 1943
Babies named Bingham per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Bingham is a rare given name that has seen very modest use in the United States since it was first recorded in 1943. Its peak year came in 2016, when it ranked highest among boys, but since then its usage has been declining. In 2025, the name ranked 12,008, meaning approximately 1 in 341,615 newborn boys received it. Bingham has not appeared in any top state rankings, indicating its usage is scattered across the country. The name is often associated with the surname of newspaper magnate and philanthropist Bingham, but it remains an uncommon choice for a first name.
Bingham is primarily a surname of English origin, derived from place names such as Bingham in Nottinghamshire. The place name is thought to come from the Old English elements 'bing', possibly meaning 'hollow' or 'basin', and 'ham', meaning 'homestead' or 'village'. As a given name, Bingham has been used sporadically, often as a transferred use from the surname, and gained some recognition in the United States during the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bing
Sibling names for Bingham
Names that share Bingham's style, for a brother or sister.
