Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Banks.
National Rank (2025)
#310
All-Time Peak Rank
#310 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
6,459
Unisex Distribution92.7% Boy / 7.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Banks Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Banks
According to SSA data, Banks achieved its highest historical rank of #310 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,099 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 936.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 33 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Banks scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+936.8% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,099Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
33Years
Historical VolatilityStable Profile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:13
1890s:5
1900s:14
1910s:93
1920s:147
1930s:87
1940s:60
1950s:48
1960s:15
1970s:10
1980s:13
1990s:40
2000s:216
2010s:1,065
2020s:4,633
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBanks
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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