Total births
384
Boys' name · since 1981
Bader
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 384 babies named Bader, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7405
- among boys today
- 384
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Bader is the #7405 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 384 recorded since 1981.
Bader has 384 recorded births among boys since 1981, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7405 as of the latest data, more common than 48% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #7405 among boys today
- 384 born since 1981
- 2010s peak decade
- 48% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Bader is currently the #7405 boys' name in America, more common than 48% of boys - 384 born since 1981, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7405
- among boys today
- 384
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Bader vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7405
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 48% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Bader was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
21 babies were named Bader in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Bader compares
384 Top 49% higher than 51% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Bader's all-time total is 5% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Bader | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 384 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 21 | 23 | 22,252 |
Bader's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bader's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1983, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2014 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bader at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#7,405
Active since
1981
Bader popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Bader by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Bader's strongest decade.
129 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Bader births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 22
1980s
22 births
- 1990s
1990s
88 births
- 2000s
2000s
89 births
- 2010s
2010s
129 births
- 2020s
2020s
56 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 129 births (34% of all-time use).
Bader by state
Where Bader concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bader? ▼
384 babies have been named Bader since 1981. It currently ranks #7405 among boys. The peak year was 2014 with 21 births.
When was Bader most popular? ▼
Bader was most popular in the 2010s decade with 129 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Bader most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bader are Florida (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Bader been used? ▼
Records for Bader go back to 1981, giving 45 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Bader? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Baden, Badr, Badal, Badhir, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Bader's data
- Bader's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (129 total births) through the 2020s (56) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Baders (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Bader
Nearby Names Like Bader
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bader
Baden Boy
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Badr Boy
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Badal Boy
7 births
Badhir Boy
7 births
Badri Boy
6 births
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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, 1981–2025 (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. "Bader: #7405 Boys' Name - 384 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bader. 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 Bader 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.