Total births
3,282
Girls' name · since 1891
Babette
Since 1891, U.S. Social Security records show 3,282 babies named Babette, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 3,282
- total births
- 1891–2025
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
3,282 girls have been named Babette since 1891, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Babette has been recorded 3,282 times among girls since 1891, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1891 to 2025.
- 3,282 total births
- 1891–2025 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
3,282 girls have been named Babette since 1891, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2025.
- 3,282
- total births
- 1891–2025
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Babette was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
178 babies were named Babette in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Babette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Babette's SSA record in two at 1953 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1891, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1961 peak of 178, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Babette at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1891
Babette popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1891–2025
- Peak year (1961)
- 178
- Annual births at peak, across 135 years of records
Babette popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1961 (Babette as boys' name)
Babette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Babette's strongest decade.
1,172 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Babette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s 146
1910s
146 births
- 1920s 284
1920s
284 births
- 1930s 204
1930s
204 births
- 1940s 304
1940s
304 births
- 1950s
1950s
728 births
- 1960s
1960s
1,172 births
- 1970s 280
1970s
280 births
- 1980s 96
1980s
96 births
- 1990s 25
1990s
25 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
- 2020s 15
2020s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 1,172 births (36% of all-time use).
How Babette compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Babette's total volume
Babette vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Babette by state
Where Babette concentrates geographically, total births since 1891
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 474 | 14.4% |
| #2 | California | | 267 | 8.1% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 157 | 4.8% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 122 | 3.7% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 78 | 2.4% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 53 | 1.6% |
| #7 | Florida | | 40 | 1.2% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 27 | 0.8% |
New York share of Babette's total US births 14.4%
Even split
474 of 3,282 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 19 reporting states.
Babette appears in 19 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Babette? ▼
Since 1891, Social Security records show 3,282 babies named Babette. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1961, with 178 births.
When was Babette most popular? ▼
Babette was most popular in the 1960s decade with 1,172 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Babette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Babette are New York (474 births), California (267 births), Illinois (157 births).
How long has the name Babette been used? ▼
Babette has been recorded in Social Security data since 1891, spanning 135 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Babette? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Baby, Babygirl, Babara, Babe, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Babette's data
- Babette's decade-level peak was the 1960s (1,172 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Babettes (474 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Babette
Nearby Names Like Babette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Babette
Baby Girl
#4787 6,107 births
Babygirl Girl
#4428 2,069 births
Babara Girl
431 births
Babe Girl
383 births
Babs Girl
285 births
Compare Babette side by side: Babette vs Baby Babette vs Babygirl Babette vs Babara
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1891–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Babette: Baby Name Since 1891 - 3,282 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/babette. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Babette draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.