Girl · #15,178 in 2026

Balbina

Name: Popularity of the name Balbina in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Balbina, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,178

Peak Rank

#1,800 (1915)

Total Babies

325

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1896

First Year

2023

Last Year

1915

Peak Year

#1800

Peak Rank

325

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Balbina

Balbina first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1896, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 18 Balbinas were born — ranking #1,800 that year. As of 2026, Balbina ranks #15,178 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 325 Balbinas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Balbina

Phonetically similar names — useful when Balbina is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Balboni
Balboa
Ballina
Belina
Bellina
Bobina
Balena
Paulina
Bellini
Bambina
Albina
Bellona

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Balbina

What does the name Balbina mean?

Balbina is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1896. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Balbina in 2026?

In 2026, Balbina ranks #15,178 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Balbina most popular?

Balbina reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #1,800 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Balbina most popular?

Balbina has historically been most popular in Massachusetts, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Balbina.

Is Balbina a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Balbina is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Balbina?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Balbina include Sylvania, Ragna, Goldye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Balbina

Balbina is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1896 and has accumulated 325 births in the dataset. Balbina's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #1,800. Use the chart and map above to compare Balbina's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.