Boy · #3,697 in 2026

Bilbo

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

Current Rank

#3,697

Peak Rank

#1,505 (1916)

Total Babies

132

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1910

First Year

1928

Last Year

1916

Peak Year

#1505

Peak Rank

132

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bilbo

Bilbo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1910, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 22 Bilbos were born — ranking #1,505 that year. As of 2026, Bilbo ranks #3,697 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 132 Bilbos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s 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 Bilbo

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

Bilby
Bilbao
Balbo
Bellboy
Below
Billow
Billo
Bowlby
Bilb
Bibeau
Belleau
Balbi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bilbo

What does the name Bilbo mean?

Bilbo is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1910. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bilbo in 2026?

In 2026, Bilbo ranks #3,697 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Bilbo most popular?

Bilbo reached its peak popularity in 1916, ranking #1,505 that year with 22 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Bilbo a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Bilbo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bilbo include Hermann, Goldie, Euell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bilbo

Bilbo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1910 and has accumulated 132 births in the dataset. Bilbo's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #1,505. Use the chart and map above to compare Bilbo'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.