Names that start with B
1,014 different B-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Benjamin led them with 9,770 newborns. Compare all 3,716 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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- BlimiOf uncertain originHebrew21
- Barkonof uncertain originModern coinage21
- BeulahMarried, referring to the land of Israel in the Book of IsaiahHebrew20
- BretFrom Brittany or a Briton, originally denoting an inhabitant of Brittany or BritainEnglish20
- BrennenDescendant of Braonán, a personal name possibly derived from a word for 'sorrow' or 'teardrop'Irish20
- Brynnaof uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of BrynWelsh20
- BraylanOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- BransenSon of Brand or Brant, or a variant of BransonEnglish20
- BraylaThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage20
- BatoulVirgin, pureArabic20
- BehrProbably derived from the German word for 'bear', suggesting strengthGerman20
- BrazenThis name is derived from the English word 'brazen', meaning bold and shameless, and is a modern coinage rather than a traditional nameModern coinage20
- BezalelIn the shadow of GodHebrew20
- BellemyPossibly a modern invented name, perhaps blending 'Belle' with a suffix or derived from the surname BellamyModern coinage20
- BentlyFrom an English surname meaning 'meadow with bent grass' or 'clearing where bent grass grows'English19
- BrentlyOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- BrileeOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- BerlynVariant of Berlin, likely referring to the German cityModern coinage19
- BrynlieOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- BeautyBeauty, meaning 'physical attractiveness' or 'excellence', is a word name derived directly from the English nounModern coinage19
- BintouDaughter of, often part of a name meaning 'daughter of the one whoArabic19
- BurhanProof, evidence, or demonstrationArabic19
- BlessingsGifts or favors from GodEnglish19
- Baaz19
- Bohdie19
- Bhodie19
- BillResolute protectorEnglish18
- BritainFrom the country name Britain, referring to the island of Great BritainModern coinage18
- Bladimirof uncertain originSlavic18
- BoyIn English, the word "boy" refers to a male childEnglish18
- BentleighCombination of the name Bentley with the fashionable suffix -leigh, suggesting a meadow or clearingModern coinage18
- Brianyof uncertain origin, likely a modern respelling or diminutive of BriannaModern coinage18
- BrylerOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage18
- BrecklynnOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- BanaPossibly derived from Arabic “bana” meaning “to build,” though its usage as a name is modern and not classically attestedArabic18
- Burechof uncertain originModern coinage18
- Becklynn18
- BryonDerived from an Irish surname, meaning 'descendant of Bran', where Bran means 'raven'Irish17
- BambiOf uncertain originLiterary17
- BraedynOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- BernabeSon of consolation, or son of prophecySpanish17
- BrystonOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- BrodiOf uncertain origin, likely a variant or modern coinageModern coinage17
- BradieOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Brad or BrodyEnglish17
- BreyaOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- BassamSmiling, cheerfulArabic17
- BrylinInvented name, likely a blend of Bryn or Bryan with the popular -lin suffixModern coinage17
- BetzabethOf uncertain meaningModern coinage17
- BhumiOne meaning is "earth" or "ground" in SanskritSanskrit17
- BassyOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- Birdy17
- Biel17
- Bhodi17
- BessieDiminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is abundance' or 'God is my oath'Hebrew16
- BlancheWhite or fair oneFrench16
- BrennonProbably a variant of Brennan, from an Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Braonán', Braonán possibly meaning 'sorrow' or 'teardrop'Irish16
- BrandoPossibly an Italian diminutive of the Germanic name Brand, meaning 'sword' or 'firebrand', but in modern English usage it is primarily a surname-turned-first-name inspired by Marlon BrandoModern coinage16
- BabygirlA term of endearment and nickname used as a given nameModern coinage16
- BreckinProbably a modern coinage, perhaps inspired by the surname Breckenridge or place names containing 'breck' (Old English for 'slope' or 'hill')Modern coinage16
- BrylanPossibly a coined name blending Bry- (from Bryan or Bryson) with the popular -lan suffix (as in Nolan, Alan), suggesting a modern invented origin rather than a traditional etymologyModern coinage16
- BerlOf uncertain originGerman16
- BrailynnA modern coined name, likely a blend of Brayden and the popular suffix -lynnModern coinage16
- BasmaSmile or cheerful countenanceArabic16
- BensenSon of Ben, a modern coinage using the popular suffix -sen meaning 'son of'Modern coinage16
- BastionFortress, strongholdFrench16
- BerishOf uncertain origin, possibly a Yiddish form of a Hebrew name or an independent coinageModern coinage16
- BlakleighModern creation blending the name Blake with the fashionable suffix 'leigh', meaning 'dark' or 'fair'Modern coinage16
- BensynOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- BaelynnModern invented name, likely a blend of Bae (a term of endearment) and the popular suffix -lynnModern coinage16
- BiaOf uncertain originPortuguese16
- BabyboyA modern coined name, literally meaning 'baby boy' and used as a given name primarily in the United StatesModern coinage15
- BrodrickSon of RoderickEnglish15
- BrisonSon of Brice or perhaps a variant of Bryson, meaning descendant of the noble or strong oneEnglish15
- BrelynLikely a modern coined name combining the popular name elements 'Bre-' (from names like Breanna or Brenda) and '-lyn' (from names like Lynn)Modern coinage15
- BraelinA modern invented name, likely formed from the popular Bry- or Bra- sound combined with the -lin suffixModern coinage15
- BraysenOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage15
- BrazosArms (from Spanish) or referring to the Brazos River in TexasModern coinage15
- BaerBear, a strong and courageous animalGerman15
- BexlieOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- Baisley15
- Bonnibel15
- BrigetteExalted one, or strengthFrench14
- BrittaVariant of Brita, a short form of Birgitta, the Scandinavian form of Bridget, meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength'Scandinavian14
- BrookelynFrom the English place name Brooklyn, a Dutch toponymic meaning 'broken land' or 'marshland', or a spelling variant of BrooklynEnglish14
- BiankaVariant of Bianca, meaning 'white' or 'pure'Italian14
- BrooklynneOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- BibianaOf debated originLatin14
- BraxtinAn invented name, likely a modern respelling of Braxton, itself originally an English surname meaning 'Bracc's town'Modern coinage14
- BrinnleyA modern feminine coinage, likely inspired by surnames such as Brinley or by the trend of -ley and -lee endingsModern coinage14
- BatoolVirgin, pure, chasteArabic14
- Bastienfrom the city of Bastia in Corsica, also used as a short form of SébastienFrench14
- BraxleyThe name is a modern coinage with no established meaning beyond its componentsModern coinage14
- BeckemOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- BaliThe name Bali is of uncertain origin and meaningModern coinage14
- BaelynBaelyn is a modern invented name, likely a variant of Baylyn or a feminine form of Bailie, with no established meaningModern coinage14
- BroncoSpanish for 'wild' or 'rough,' as applied to an unbroken horseSpanish14
- Barok14
- Bellani14
- Bensley14
- Bohde14
- BreanaVariant of Briana, feminine form of Brian, possibly meaning 'strong, virtuous, and honorable' from an Irish rootIrish13
- BrannonOf debated originIrish13
- BlasOf uncertain originSpanish13
- BrodenOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- BreelynModern invented name, likely a blend of Bree (a short form of Brianna) and the popular -lyn suffixModern coinage13
- BenedettoBlessed, from the Latin 'benedictus' meaning 'blessed'Italian13
- Braileeof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage13
- BayneOf uncertain originEnglish13
- BenoitBenedict, meaning 'blessed' (from Latin 'benedictus')French13
- BalianOf uncertain originFrench13
- BrahmOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- BailynOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- Bowof uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive of Bowen or a transferred use of the English surname BowEnglish13
- BraveryCourage, valor, the quality of being braveModern coinage13
- BoluwatifeAs God wishesAfrican13
- BlyssA modern coinage deriving from the word bliss, evoking happiness and joyModern coinage13
- BerelDiminutive of Dov Ber, meaning 'bear' in YiddishHebrew13
- BlakleeModern feminine name, likely a respelling of Blakelee or a variant of BlakeModern coinage13
- BellanieCombination of the names Belle or Bella with the popular suffix -nie, often interpreted as 'beautiful' or 'lovely'Modern coinage13
- BashOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- BrukOf uncertain originEnglish13
- BelieveTo have faith or confidence in somethingEnglish13
- BailorOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- BuchananOf uncertain originScottish13
- Baz13
- Benjamim13
- Bahati13
- Bhoomi13
- Birkley13
- Bennington13
- Blessynn13
- Blin13
- Bruer13
- BeverleyBeaver stream or beaver meadow, from Old EnglishEnglish12
- BridgettDerived from the Irish name Brighid, meaning 'exalted one'Irish12
- BudFriend, buddy, or palEnglish12
- BusterA nickname meaning 'a big, robust person,' often used as a given nameModern coinage12
- BraedonOf uncertain originEnglish12
- BaleighOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- BraileyOf uncertain originEnglish12
- BrihannaThe exact meaning is uncertain, but it is likely a modern respelling of Brianna, which itself is a feminine form of Brian, possibly meaning "strong" or "nobleModern coinage12
- BriahLikely a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Bria or Brianna, or derived from the Irish name Brígh meaning 'strength' or 'power'Modern coinage12
- BrystalOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- Brodeeof uncertain originScottish12
- BerlynnOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name blending elements of names like Bertha and Lynn, or a variant of BerlinModern coinage12
- BrynliDerived from the Welsh word for 'hill' or 'mound', combined with the popular suffix -li, though the intended meaning is likely a modern invented oneModern coinage12
- BraxonOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invention blending the sound of 'Brady' or 'Braxton' with the popular suffix '-son'Modern coinage12
- BasharBringer of good news, one who heralds glad tidingsArabic12
- BenettA variant spelling of Bennett, meaning 'blessed' or 'little blessed one'English12
- BrayleyOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- BeyaOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- BryorThe meaning of Bryor is uncertainModern coinage12
- BaraaInnocence, purity, or acquittalArabic12
- BraxsonSon of Braxton, or a modern coinage blending Braxton with the popular -son suffixModern coinage12
- BellanyDerived from a Scottish place name, possibly meaning 'white swan' or 'beautiful river'Scottish12
- BriggstonOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- BrynnlyOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- BowanSon of OwenIrish12
- BarucOf uncertain originHebrew12
- Buxton12
- Bryxton12
- Bisan12
- Behren12
- BonitaPretty, cuteSpanish11
- BertieDiminutive of Albert (or Alberta), meaning 'noble bright'English11
- BenitaBlessed, from the Latin word 'benedicta' meaning blessed or well-spoken ofLatin11
- BrandynOf debated originEnglish11
- Benjimanson of my right handHebrew11
- BrooklinOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- BriandaUncertain, possibly a feminine form of Brian or a variant of BrianaSpanish11
- BarringtonOf uncertain origin, possibly from a habitational surname meaning 'settlement of Beorn's people' in Old EnglishEnglish11
- BrettonOf uncertain originEnglish11
- BartoloSon of the furrow, iItalian11
- BrochaBlessing, a Yiddish word derived from HebrewHebrew11
- BrielModern invented name, likely a blend of Brianna and names ending in -el like Ariel or RachelModern coinage11
- BelalOne who is wet, moist, or freshArabic11
- BralynnOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage11
- BaselOf uncertain originArabic11
- BelkisOf debated originArabic11
- BristonThe meaning is uncertain, but it is likely a modern invented name, possibly based on the surname Bristol or a blend of soundsModern coinage11
- BraxstonOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- BraeleeA modern invented name, likely combining the popular sounds of Brayden and LeeModern coinage11
- BrealynnOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- BraisonOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- BismaOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- BoltonFrom a place name meaning 'settlement with a dwelling' in Old EnglishEnglish11
- BrynleaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern combination of Bryn (Welsh for 'hill') and the popular suffix -lea or -leeModern coinage11
- BrexleeOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- BerklieFrom the English surname and place name Berkeley, of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Old English 'beorc' (birch) and 'leah' (clearing)English11
- BereketBlessing or abundanceAfrican11
- BrynlynnOf uncertain meaningModern coinage11
- BrextynOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- BowdyThe name Bowdy is of uncertain originModern coinage11
- BornaFrom the Persian word for 'young' or 'youthful'Persian11
- BronzeA name taken directly from the reddish-brown metal alloyModern coinage11
- Brexleigh11
- Brilliant11
- Bucklee11
- BettieShort form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my abundance' or 'God is my oath'English10
- BradlyFrom a surname derived from a place name meaning 'broad meadow' or 'broad clearing'English10