Basia
Every Basia since 1988 — 362 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Basia
Basia is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1988, 362 American babies have been named Basia. Its peak came in 2002, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Basia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Basia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,857 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,481 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #14,898 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,295 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,122 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,407 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,075 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,740 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,636 |
| 2006 | 15 | #7,929 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,303 |
| 2004 | 14 | #7,885 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,641 |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,652 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,371 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,528 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,573 |
| 1990 | 24 | #4,133 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Basia
- Basia Singer · b. 1954
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Basia in 2025?
Basia did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Basia?
362 babies have been named Basia in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Basia most popular?
Basia peaked in 2002, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Basia a boy or girl name?
Basia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Basia rising or falling?
Basia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Basia?
Well-known people named Basia include Basia (singer).