Boy · #5,851 in 2026

Balian

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

Current Rank

#5,851

Peak Rank

#3,181 (2010)

Total Babies

367

5-Yr Trend

+15%

2006

First Year

2026

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#3181

Peak Rank

367

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Balian

Balian first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 24 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 35 Balians were born — ranking #3,181 that year. As of 2026, Balian ranks #5,851 for baby boys with 15 births, gradually rising (+15%). In total, more than 367 Balians have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Balian

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

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Balian

What does the name Balian mean?

Balian is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Balian in 2026?

In 2026, Balian ranks #5,851 among boys' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.

When was Balian most popular?

Balian reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #3,181 that year with 35 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Balian a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Balian?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Balian include Johncarlos, Prem, Garion. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Balian

Balian is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 367 births in the dataset. Balian's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #3,181. Use the chart and map above to compare Balian'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.