Babe
Pronunciation: [ b-AYB ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Babe first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 26 babies have been named Babe in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Babe is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,217 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,217
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Babe is also used as a girl name, ranked #71041.
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Thai origin
"Rice; brightness"
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Old English origin
"divine protection; god-protector"
#26,114 in US
Greek/Latin via Spanish origin
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#26,111 in US
Old High German origin
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#26,102 in US
English origin
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#26,270 in US
Middle English origin
"pleasant, agreeable"
#26,054 in US
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About the Name Babe
Babe is a boy name .
Is Babe a boy or girl name? Babe is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,217 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #71,041. Babe is more commonly used as a boy name.
Babe is currently ranked #26,217 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Babe include Babyboy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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