Unisex · #12,141 in 2026

Binh

Current Rank
#12,141
Peak Rank
#1,979 (1984)
Total Babies
487
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #7,111 (38 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,979 (487 total)
👦As Boy Name
1975
First Year
2021
Last Year
1984
Peak Year
#1979
Peak Rank
487
Total Count
38
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1981
First Year
1993
Last Year
1988
Peak Year
#7111
Peak Rank
38
Total Count
6
Years Active

The Story of Binh

As a girl name

Binh first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1981, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 10 Binhs were born — ranking #7,111 that year. As of 2026, Binh ranks #13,441 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 38 Binhs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Binh first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1975, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 27 Binhs were born — ranking #1,979 that year. As of 2026, Binh ranks #12,141 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 487 Binhs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Binh

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Binh

What does the name Binh mean?
Binh is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Binh in 2026?
In 2026, Binh ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Binh most popular?
Binh reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #1,979 that year with 27 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Binh most popular?
Binh has historically been most popular in Louisiana, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Binh.
Is Binh a unisex name?
Yes — Binh is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 7% of Binhs assigned female and 93% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Binh?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Binh include Hillery, Welby, Erby. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Binh

Binh is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 487 births in the dataset. Binh's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #1,979. Use the chart and map above to compare Binh'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.