Boy · #4,157 in 2026

Binu

Binu is a common given name for boys in Kerala state in southwestern India. The name was popular in the 1970s. Binu is a variant of the Hebrew name Ben (בן) and sometimes also a short form of Binyamin a Hebrew origin name.

Current Rank
#4,157
Peak Rank
#4,157 (1978)
Total Babies
8
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1978
First Year
1978
Last Year
1978
Peak Year
#4157
Peak Rank
8
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Binu

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

Binu is a common given name for boys in Kerala state in southwestern India. The name was popular in the 1970s. Binu is a variant of the Hebrew name Ben (בן) and sometimes also a short form of Binyamin a Hebrew origin name.

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The Story of Binu

Binu first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1978, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 8 Binus were born — ranking #4,157 that year. As of 2026, Binu ranks #4,157 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 8 Binus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Binu

Phonetically similar names — useful when Binu 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 Binu

What does the name Binu mean?
Binu is a common given name for boys in Kerala state in southwestern India. The name was popular in the 1970s. Binu is a variant of the Hebrew name Ben (בן) and sometimes also a short form of Binyamin a Hebrew origin name.
How popular is Binu in 2026?
In 2026, Binu ranks #4,157 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Binu most popular?
Binu reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #4,157 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Binu a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Binu is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Binu?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Binu include Lauriano, Schaun, Kyley. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Binu

Binu is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 8 births in the dataset. Binu's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #4,157. Use the chart and map above to compare Binu'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.