Total births
35
Boys' name · since 1926
Bibb
Since 1926, U.S. Social Security records show 35 babies named Bibb, peaking in 1926. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 35
- total births
- 1926–1934
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 74%
- born in that decade
Bibb is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 35 have been recorded since 1926.
Social Security Administration records show Bibb recorded 35 times among boys since 1926, 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 1926 to 1934.
- 35 total births
- 1926–1934 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 74% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
35 boys have been named Bibb since 1926, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1934.
- 35
- total births
- 1926–1934
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 74%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
74% of everyone ever named Bibb was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
14 babies were named Bibb in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Bibb's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Bibb's full recorded timeline at 1927, 60% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 40% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1934, with just 9 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1926 peak of 14 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Bibb at a glance
Last recorded 1934Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1926
Bibb popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1926–1934
- Peak year (1926)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 9 years of records
Bibb by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Bibb's strongest decade.
26 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 74% of all-time use.
Bibb births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
26 births
- 1930s 9
1930s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 26 births (74% of all-time use).
Bibb by state
Where Bibb concentrates geographically, total births since 1926
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 33 | 94.3% |
Alabama share of Bibb's total US births 94.3%
33 of 35 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bibb? ▼
Since 1926, Social Security records show 35 babies named Bibb. The most recent recorded year was 1934. Its busiest year on record was 1926, with 14 births.
When was Bibb most popular? ▼
Bibb was most popular in the 1920s decade with 26 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
Where is Bibb most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bibb are Alabama (33 births).
How long has the name Bibb been used? ▼
Bibb has been recorded in Social Security data since 1926, spanning 9 years of data through 1934.
What names are similar to Bibb? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Bibiano, Bibek. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Bibb's data
- Bibb's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (26 total births) through the 1930s (9) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Alabama records the most Bibbs (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Bibb
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bibb
Compare Bibb side by side: Bibb vs Bibiano Bibb vs Bibek
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1926–1934 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Bibb: Baby Name Since 1926 - 35 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bibb. 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 Bibb 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 July 2026.