Babe Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Babe is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Babe has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Babe' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2539th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3126th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5793rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8406th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2296th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4107th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Babe' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Babe"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Babe"
"Babe" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2539th of 7545 | 166 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3126th of 6773 | 108 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5793rd of 7552 | 19 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8406th of 10718 | 15 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2296th of 9107 | 261 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4107th of 9204 | 88 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Babe" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Babe" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
100.00% 2366th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Babe"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Babe" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.