Binta
Every Binta since 1972 — 613 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Binta
Binta is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,120 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 613 American babies have been named Binta. Its peak came in 2007, when 28 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 Binta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Binta year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #5,120 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,439 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,773 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,334 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,261 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,348 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,805 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,187 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,513 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,660 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,680 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,725 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,659 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,640 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,375 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,589 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,599 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,192 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,116 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,906 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,045 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,128 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,615 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,178 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,798 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,851 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,679 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,572 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,358 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,210 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Binta in 2025?
Binta ranked #5,120 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Binta?
613 babies have been named Binta in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Binta most popular?
Binta peaked in 2007, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Binta a boy or girl name?
Binta is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Binta rising or falling?
Binta is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.