Total births
67
Girls' name · since 1972
Bindu
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 67 babies named Bindu, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 67
- total births
- 1972–1983
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
Bindu sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 67 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Bindu recorded 67 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1983.
- 67 total births
- 1972–1983 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
67 girls have been named Bindu since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1983.
- 67
- total births
- 1972–1983
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Bindu was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
11 babies were named Bindu in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Bindu's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bindu's SSA record in two at 1978 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bindu at a glance
Last recorded 1983Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Bindu popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1983
- Peak year (1980)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Bindu by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Bindu's strongest decade.
40 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Bindu births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
40 births
- 1980s
1980s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 40 births (60% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bindu? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 67 babies named Bindu. The most recent recorded year was 1983. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 11 births.
When was Bindu most popular? ▼
Bindu was most popular in the 1970s decade with 40 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
How long has the name Bindu been used? ▼
Records for Bindu go back to 1972, giving 12 years of history through 1983.
What names are similar to Bindu? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Bina, Binta, Bintou, Bindi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Bindu's data
- Bindu's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (40 total births) through the 1980s (27) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Bindu
Nearby Names Like Bindu
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bindu
Bina Girl
#6172 1,288 births
Binta Girl
#6457 613 births
Bintou Girl
#4173 597 births
Bindi Girl
#4151 431 births
Binnie Girl
369 births
Compare Bindu side by side: Bindu vs Bina Bindu vs Binta Bindu vs Bintou
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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, 1972–1983 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Bindu: Baby Name Since 1972 - 67 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bindu. 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 Bindu 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.