Balian
Every Balian since 2006 — 351 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Balian
Balian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,493 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2006, 351 American babies have been named Balian. Its peak came in 2010, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Balian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Balian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,493 |
| 2024 | 15 | #5,940 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,342 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,079 |
| 2021 | 6 | #10,947 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,577 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,587 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,683 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,366 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,401 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,789 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,087 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,817 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3,538 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,455 |
| 2010 | 35 | #3,184 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,594 |
| 2008 | 19 | #4,920 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3,910 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,009 |
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Famous people named Balian
- Balian of Ibelin Politician · 1143–1193
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Balian in 2025?
Balian ranked #6,493 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Balian?
351 babies have been named Balian in the United States since 2006, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Balian most popular?
Balian peaked in 2010, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Balian a boy or girl name?
Balian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Balian rising or falling?
Balian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Balian?
Well-known people named Balian include Balian of Ibelin (politician).