Total births
132
Boys' name · since 1910
Bilbo
Since 1910, U.S. Social Security records show 132 babies named Bilbo, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 132
- total births
- 1910–1928
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
132 boys have been named Bilbo since 1910, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Bilbo recorded 132 times among boys since 1910, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1910 to 1928.
- 132 total births
- 1910–1928 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 81% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
132 boys have been named Bilbo since 1910, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1928.
- 132
- total births
- 1910–1928
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
81% of everyone ever named Bilbo was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
22 babies were named Bilbo in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Bilbo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bilbo's SSA record in two at 1916 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1924, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bilbo at a glance
Last recorded 1928Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1910
Bilbo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1910–1928
- Peak year (1916)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Bilbo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Bilbo's strongest decade.
107 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 81% of all-time use.
Bilbo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
107 births
- 1920s 25
1920s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 107 births (81% of all-time use).
Bilbo by state
Where Bilbo concentrates geographically, total births since 1910
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 120 | 90.9% |
Mississippi share of Bilbo's total US births 90.9%
120 of 132 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bilbo? ▼
Bilbo has been given to 132 babies in the U.S. since 1910, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1928. 22 babies were born in 1916, its single highest year.
When was Bilbo most popular? ▼
Bilbo was most popular in the 1910s decade with 107 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Bilbo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bilbo are Mississippi (120 births).
How long has the name Bilbo been used? ▼
Records for Bilbo go back to 1910, giving 19 years of history through 1928.
What names are similar to Bilbo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Billy, Bill, Billie, Bilal, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Bilbo's data
- Bilbo's decade-level peak was the 1910s (107 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 1920s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Bilbos (120 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Bilbo
Nearby Names Like Bilbo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bilbo
Billy Boy
#1050 384,233 births
Bill Boy
#4572 160,474 births
Billie Boy
#8317 31,637 births
Bilal Boy
#1183 5,858 births
Billey Boy
523 births
Compare Bilbo side by side: Bilbo vs Billy Bilbo vs Bill Bilbo vs Billie
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, 1910–1928 (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. "Bilbo: Baby Name Since 1910 - 132 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bilbo. 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 Bilbo 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.