Total births
708
Boys' name · since 1977
Belal
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 708 babies named Belal, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6286
- among boys today
- 708
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
708 babies have been named Belal since 1977, making it today's #6286 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Belal has been recorded 708 times among boys since 1977, currently ranked #6286 nationally and more common than 56% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #6286 among boys today
- 708 born since 1977
- 2000s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Belal is currently the #6286 boys' name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 708 born since 1977, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6286
- among boys today
- 708
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Belal vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6286
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Belal was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
28 babies were named Belal in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Belal compares
708 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
Belal's all-time total is 93% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Belal | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 708 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Belal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Belal splits its recorded history at 2002: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2003 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Belal at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#6,286
Active since
1977
Belal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Belal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Belal's strongest decade.
192 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Belal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s
1980s
86 births
- 1990s
1990s
184 births
- 2000s
2000s
192 births
- 2010s
2010s
156 births
- 2020s
2020s
78 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 192 births (27% of all-time use).
How Belal compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Belal's total volume
Belal vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Belal by state
Where Belal concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 44 | 6.2% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 18 | 2.5% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Belal's total US births 6.2%
Even split
44 of 708 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Belal? ▼
708 babies have been named Belal since 1977. It currently ranks #6286 among boys. The peak year was 2003 with 28 births.
When was Belal most popular? ▼
Belal was most popular in the 2000s decade with 192 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Belal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Belal are California (44 births), Michigan (18 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Belal been used? ▼
Records for Belal go back to 1977, giving 49 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Belal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Bellamy, Belton, Bela, Belvin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Belal's data
- Belal's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (192 total births) through the 2020s (78) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Belals (44 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Belal
Nearby Names Like Belal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Belal
Bellamy Boy
#689 3,014 births
Belton Boy
1,178 births
Bela Boy
485 births
Belvin Boy
415 births
Belford Boy
229 births
Compare Belal side by side: Belal vs Bellamy Belal vs Belton Belal vs Bela
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Belal
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, 1977–2025 (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. "Belal: #6286 Boys' Name - 708 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/belal. 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 Belal 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.