Total births
24
Boys' name · since 1928
Balentin
24 babies named Balentin in U.S. Social Security records since 1928, with the highest year being 1928. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 24
- total births
- 1928–2005
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Balentin sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 24 recorded since 1928.
Social Security Administration records show Balentin recorded 24 times among boys since 1928, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1928 to 2005.
- 24 total births
- 1928–2005 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
24 boys have been named Balentin since 1928, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2005.
- 24
- total births
- 1928–2005
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Balentin was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
7 babies were named Balentin in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Balentin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Balentin's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1928 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Balentin at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1928
Balentin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1928–2005
- Peak year (1928)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 78 years of records
Balentin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Balentin's strongest decade.
7 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Balentin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
7 births
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
7 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 7 births (29% of all-time use).
Balentin by state
Where Balentin concentrates geographically, total births since 1928
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 6 | 25.0% |
Texas share of Balentin's total US births 25.0%
6 of 24 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Balentin? ▼
24 babies have been named Balentin since 1928. It was last recorded in 2005. The peak year was 1928 with 7 births.
When was Balentin most popular? ▼
Balentin was most popular in the 1920s decade with 7 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Balentin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Balentin are Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Balentin been used? ▼
Records for Balentin go back to 1928, giving 78 years of history through 2005.
What names are similar to Balentin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Baltazar, Baldemar, Ballard, Baldomero, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Balentin's data
- Balentin's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (7 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Balentins (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Balentin
Nearby Names Like Balentin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Balentin
Baltazar Boy
#2927 2,743 births
Baldemar Boy
#7838 2,256 births
Ballard Boy
1,159 births
Baldomero Boy
1,079 births
Baldwin Boy
634 births
Compare Balentin side by side: Balentin vs Baltazar Balentin vs Baldemar Balentin vs Ballard
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, 1928–2005 (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. "Balentin: Baby Name Since 1928 - 24 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/balentin. 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 Balentin 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.