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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B-names in 2025
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- Blass5
- Blaykelynn5
- Brylo5
- Bayaan5
- Belian5
- Bellamere5
- Blakeslee5
- Bowdyn5
- Bozeman5
- Braylani5
- Brew5
- Brewen5
- Brilla5
- Brymir5
- BettyeGod is my oathEnglish—
- BartShort form of Bartholomew, ultimately from Aramaic bar-Tolmay, meaning 'son of Talmai' or 'son of the furrow' (plowman)Hebrew—
- BrandieFeminine form of Brandon, though its use may have been influenced by the brandy beverageEnglish—
- BrittaniFrom the name Brittany, referring to the region of Brittany in France, meaning 'land of the Britons'English—
- BernieceProbably a feminine form of Bernard, meaning 'strong as a bear'French—
- BarbraThe feminine form of the Greek barbaros, meaning "foreigner" or "strangerEnglish—
- BrittOriginally a short form of Brittany, referring to a person from Brittany, FranceEnglish—
- BurlOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BurtOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BonnyPretty, attractive, or good-lookingScottish—
- Blanchwhite or fairFrench—
- BrittniVariant spelling of Brittany, referring to the region of FranceModern coinage—
- BrandeeA feminine variant of Brandon, often interpreted as 'broom-covered hill' or 'gorse hill'English—
- Brittaniefrom Britain, originally referring to someone from Brittany or Great BritainEnglish—
- BernitaLittle she-bear or strong as a bear, from the Germanic element ber 'bear'German—
- BrainThe meaning is unclearModern coinage—
- BritniVariant spelling of Britney, a female given name of uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Briton or a place nameModern coinage—
- Bertrandbright raven or illustrious crowFrench—
- BarbDiminutive of Barbara, ultimately from Greek barbaros meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'English—
- Brittnyfrom the Latin Britannia, meaning 'from Britain' or 'land of the Britons'English—
- BillyePossibly a feminine form of Billy, a diminutive of William, thus meaning 'resolute protector'English—
- ButchOriginally a nickname for a boy, derived from the English word 'butch' meaning 'tough' or 'masculine'English—
- Burnellof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Burnel, a diminutive of an Old English personal name meaning 'brown'English—
- BuffyDiminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my abundance' or 'God is my oath'English—
- Brittaneyderived from the place name Brittany, referring to a person from Brittany or of Breton descentEnglish—
- BobbyeFeminine variant of Bobby, a pet form of Robert, meaning 'bright fame'English—
- BerneiceVariant of Bernice, meaning "bringer of victory" in GreekGreek—
- Brieannaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- BreeannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Bernardinestrong or brave as a bearFrench—
- BarrieOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Barry, from Irish Gaelic meaning 'spear' or 'fair-haired'Irish—
- BulahOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Burniceof uncertain originEnglish—
- BeckieShort form of Rebecca, meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie'Hebrew—
- BethannCombination of Beth (a diminutive of Elizabeth) and Ann (a form of Hannah), thus 'God's promise of grace'English—
- BrittneeFrom the surname meaning 'from Britain' or 'Briton'English—
- BernettaLittle bearGerman—
- Brocof uncertain originEnglish—
- BeckiA diminutive of Rebecca, meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind' in Hebrew, but often used as an independent given nameEnglish—
- BetseyGod is my oathHebrew—
- BurleyFrom an English surname meaning 'meadow with a cow shed' or 'fortified manor'English—
- BernellOf debated originModern coinage—
- BrittnieFrom Britain or BrittanyEnglish—
- BeaulahBeautiful womanEnglish—
- BeliaVariant of Bela or Albelia, possibly meaning 'beautiful' or derived from a Spanish diminutiveSpanish—
- BenjamanVariant spelling of Benjamin, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south'English—
- BreonaOf debated originModern coinage—
- BirthaOf uncertain originGerman—
- BeyonceNo clear meaningModern coinage—
- BariOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BartleyFrom the birch wood meadowEnglish—
- BertonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BurnettFrom an English surname meaning 'little brown one' or 'brown-haired'English—
- BurdetteLittle shield or fortified town, from Old English elementsEnglish—
- BenjamineSon of the right handHebrew—
- BilliOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Billy, or a feminine form of Bill, itself a diminutive of William, meaning "resolute protector"English—
- Breeanaof debated originIrish—
- BriennaOf debated originIrish—
- BritneeThis name is a modern spelling variant of Brittany, meaning 'from Great Britain' or 'land of the BritonsModern coinage—
- BrionaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BernhardStrong as a bearGerman—
- BernardinoLittle brave bear, a diminutive of BernardItalian—
- BenardVariant of Bernard, meaning 'strong as a bear' or 'brave bear'English—
- BriannOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BrittnayFrom the place name Brittany, referring to the region in France or the people of BritainModern coinage—
- BenignoKind, gentle, or well-bornItalian—
- BebeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BonifacioGood destiny or auspicious fateLatin—
- BuddieFriend, companionModern coinage—
- BlondellLittle blonde one or fair-hairedEnglish—
- Burrellof uncertain originEnglish—
- BernaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BilliejoA compound name combining Billie (a diminutive of William, meaning 'helmet of will') and Jo (a diminutive of Joanna or Josephine)Modern coinage—
- BobetteLittle BobModern coinage—
- BreaunaA modern feminine name combining the sound of Brianna with the -auna suffix, popular in the 1990sModern coinage—
- BrittenyFrom BritainEnglish—
- BriannahOf debated originModern coinage—
- BrynaOf uncertain originIrish—
- BonniPretty or goodScottish—
- BritaniFrom Britain (of debated origin, possibly 'from the land of the Britons')English—
- BettyannBettyann is a compound name combining Betty (a diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'pledged to God') and Ann (from Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor')English—
- ByranOf uncertain originIrish—
- BettylouCombination of Betty and LouEnglish—
- BreyannaLikely a modern variant of Brianna, itself a feminine form of Brian, meaning 'high' or 'noble'Modern coinage—
- BreeannOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Buelahof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Beulah meaning 'married' in Hebrew coined by Christian writers to represent the land of IsraelEnglish—
- BrittanFrom the name of the island of Great Britain or the ancient BritonsEnglish—
- BriaunaFeminine name of modern coinage, likely a blend of Brian or Brianna with the popular -auna suffixModern coinage—
- BlanchieLittle white one or fair one, a diminutive of BlancheFrench—
- BarnettLittle Bernard, derived from the Germanic elements 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave, hardy)English—
- BridgitExalted one, from the Irish goddess BrighidIrish—
- BethanneCombination of Beth and Anne, both of Hebrew origin: Beth (short for Elizabeth) meaning 'God is my oath' and Anne meaning 'grace'English—
- BobbijoOf uncertain origin, likely a combination of Bobbi and JoModern coinage—
- BedfordBedford is an English surname and place name meaning "Beda's fordEnglish—
- BrigitThe exalted one, associated with the Irish goddess of poetry, healing, and smithcraftIrish—
- BertinaBright, famous, or glorious, a feminine diminutive of names beginning with Bert-German—
- BrownieLittle brown one, or a type of small elf or cakeEnglish—
- BeatrisShe who brings happinessLatin—
- BeulaMarriedEnglish—
- BeltonSettlement on a hill or in a clearingEnglish—
- BevinOf uncertain originWelsh—
- BriahnaA modern feminine coinage, likely a respelling of Brianna, itself a feminine form of BrianModern coinage—
- BrandeA spelling variant of the name Brandy, which is derived from the alcoholic beverage brandy, often used as a given name in the 1970sEnglish—
- BuelUncertain originEnglish—
- BerdieOf uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive of Bertha or a variant of BirdieEnglish—
- BrandaFeminine form of Brand, from the Old English meaning 'sword' or 'firebrand', or possibly a variant of BrendaEnglish—
- BreyanaLikely a modern coinage combining the sounds of names like Brea, Briana, or Deanna with the popular -ana suffixModern coinage—
- BritaExalted, lofty oneScandinavian—
- BuddShort form of the name Buddy, meaning 'friend' or 'companion'English—
- BurgessOne who lives in a fortified town or borough, or a freeman of a boroughEnglish—
- BonnaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BayliOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BrunildaArmored battle maidenGerman—
- BiagioOf debated meaningItalian—
- BulaProbably a feminine form of Bula, which may derive from an Irish or Scottish Gaelic name, or possibly a variant of Bela or Bella, but the exact meaning is uncertainEnglish—
- BrandiceCombination of the names Brandy and Candice, or a feminine form of Brandon with a French-style suffixModern coinage—
- BryanneOften interpreted as a blend of the names Bryan and Anne, or as a feminine form of BryanModern coinage—
- BuckyProbably a variant of Bucky as a nickname for Buckingham or a transferred use of the surnameEnglish—
- BeaufordBeautiful ford, from the Old French 'beau' (beautiful) and Old English 'ford' (shallow river crossing)English—
- BlendaOf uncertain originScandinavian—
- BethaniVariant of Bethany, meaning 'house of figs' or 'house of affliction' in AramaicModern coinage—
- BeecherOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Beronicaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- BobbiejoBobbiejo is a compound name combining Bobbie, a diminutive of Robert or Barbara, and Jo, a short form of Josephine or JoannaModern coinage—
- BevShort form of BeverlyEnglish—
- BurnetteOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BrieanaA modern coinage blending the sounds of Brianna and Adriana, with no specific traditional meaningModern coinage—
- BuenaGood, in the sense of virtuous or pleasantSpanish—
- ButlerOriginally a surname and occupational name for a servant in charge of the wine cellar, from Old French 'bouteillier' meaning 'bottle bearer'English—
- Barclaybirch tree meadow, from the Scottish place name Barclay (formerly Barclay- or Barclauch)Scottish—
- BriantStrong, virtuous, and honorableIrish—
- ByrdOriginally a surname meaning "bird" in Middle English, used as a given name in reference to the graceful creatureEnglish—
- BerlindaOf uncertain origin, possibly a combination of the popular name Bertha and the suffix -linda, or a variant of BelindaModern coinage—
- BritnieFrom BritainModern coinage—
- BeataBlessed or happyLatin—
- BraedanVariant of Braden or Braeden, itself an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Braodáin, meaning 'descendant of Braodán', a personal name possibly derived from 'bradán' meaning 'salmon'Irish—
- Breahof uncertain originModern coinage—
- BirtieNickname or diminutive of Albert or similar names, often used as an independent given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuriesEnglish—
- Burnieof uncertain originEnglish—
- BronteBestowerEnglish—
- BurnisOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BurmaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BayardOf uncertain originFrench—
- BrantonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BroadusOf uncertain originIrish—
- BarnardOf debated origin, possibly meaning 'bear-brave' from Old English elementsEnglish—
- BreenaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BryonnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BurneyOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from an English surname meaning 'dweller at the stream' or a variant of Barney or BernieEnglish—
- BrittenOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BrentenOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BladenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BuffieProbably a diminutive or variant of Buffy, which itself is a nickname for Elizabeth, but used as a given nameEnglish—
- BreyonnaModern coinage, possibly a blend of Breanna and the popular -onna suffixModern coinage—
- BunnieLittle rabbitEnglish—
- Bettiof uncertain originEnglish—
- BuellSurname transferred to given name, possibly from Old English meaning 'dwelling'English—
- BrenanVariant of Brennan, thought to mean "descendant of Braonán" or "sorrowIrish—
- BritannyFeminine variant of Brittany, a name taken from the region of FranceEnglish—
- BrandisOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name, possibly blending elements from names like Brandon or BrandyModern coinage—
- BrintonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Burrof uncertain originEnglish—
- BobieDiminutive of Robert or RobertaEnglish—
- BrenaOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from Brenda or SabrinaModern coinage—
- BettyjaneCombination of Betty and Jane, both historically used as feminine given namesEnglish—
- BernetteStrong as a bearGerman—
- BunaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BlaseOf uncertain originLatin—
- BritDerived from the word Brit, meaning a native or inhabitant of Great BritainEnglish—
- BrocktonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BettyjoCombination of the names Betty and JoModern coinage—
- BelyndaUncertain, likely a modern elaborated form of Belinda, which may derive from Italian 'bella' meaning 'beautiful' or Germanic elementsModern coinage—
- BurnettaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BrittiniVariant of Brittany, meaning 'from Brittany' or 'Breton woman'English—
- BrittianyA respelling of Brittany, historically referring to a person from the region of Brittany in FranceEnglish—
- Burenof uncertain originScandinavian—
- BascomOf uncertain originEnglish—
- BabeA nickname meaning 'baby' or 'infant', used as a term of endearmentEnglish—
- BradeyOf uncertain originIrish—
- BrieannOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BioncaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BrendinVariant of Brendan, a name of debated origin possibly meaning 'prince' or 'little raven'Modern coinage—
- Bonnitaderived from the Latin word 'bonus' meaning good, but is primarily a modern coinage based on the Spanish word 'bonita' meaning prettyModern coinage—
- BraidynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- BarbaraannCombination of Barbara (meaning 'foreign woman') and Ann (meaning 'grace')English—
- BesseProbably a pet form of Elizabeth, with unknown specific meaning independent of that nameEnglish—