Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Bavly

Bavly is a town in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, located on the Bavly River, 369 kilometers (229 mi) southeast of Kazan. Population: 22,109 (2010 census); 22,939 (2002 census); 20,025 (1989 Soviet census).

Current Rank
#12,230
Peak Rank
#9,690 (2010)
Total Babies
28
5-Yr Trend
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2010
First Year
2023
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#9690
Peak Rank
28
Total Count
5
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Meaning & Origin of Bavly

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Bavly is a town in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, located on the Bavly River, 369 kilometers (229 mi) southeast of Kazan. Population: 22,109 (2010 census); 22,939 (2002 census); 20,025 (1989 Soviet census).

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Origin & history
It was founded in 1755, granted urban-type settlement status in 1950, and that of a town in 1998. [ citation needed ]

The Story of Bavly

Bavly first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2010, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 7 Bavlys were born — ranking #9,690 that year. As of 2026, Bavly ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 28 Bavlys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Bavly

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bavly 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Bavly

What does the name Bavly mean?
Bavly is a town in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, located on the Bavly River, 369 kilometers (229 mi) southeast of Kazan. Population: 22,109 (2010 census); 22,939 (2002 census); 20,025 (1989 Soviet census).
How popular is Bavly in 2026?
In 2026, Bavly ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Bavly most popular?
Bavly reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #9,690 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Bavly a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Bavly is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Bavly?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bavly include Masa, Vitus, Mano. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bavly

Bavly is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 28 births in the dataset. Bavly's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #9,690. Use the chart and map above to compare Bavly'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 .

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