Total births
613
Girls' name · since 1972
Binta
Binta has 613 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6457
- among girls today
- 613
- born since 1972
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other girls
Binta currently ranks #6457 among girls' names in America, with 613 babies recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Binta recorded 613 times among girls since 1972, holding rank #6457 nationally today, ahead of 64% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #6457 among girls today
- 613 born since 1972
- 2000s peak decade
- 64% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Binta is currently the #6457 girls' name in America, more common than 64% of girls - 613 born since 1972, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6457
- among girls today
- 613
- born since 1972
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other girls
Binta vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6457
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 64% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Binta was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
28 babies were named Binta in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Binta compares
613 Top 41% higher than 59% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Binta's all-time total is 60% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Binta | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 613 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 48 | 19,840 |
Binta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Binta's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Binta at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#6,457
Active since
1972
Binta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Binta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Binta's strongest decade.
180 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Binta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 48
1970s
48 births
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
- 1990s 68
1990s
68 births
- 2000s
2000s
180 births
- 2010s
2010s
167 births
- 2020s
2020s
133 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 180 births (29% of all-time use).
How Binta compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Binta's total volume
Binta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Binta by state
Where Binta concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 134 | 21.9% |
| #2 | Washington | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.8% |
New York share of Binta's total US births 21.9%
Even split
134 of 613 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Binta? ▼
Binta has been given to 613 babies in the U.S. since 1972, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #6457 as of the latest data. 28 babies were born in 2007, its single highest year.
When was Binta most popular? ▼
Binta was most popular in the 2000s decade with 180 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Binta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Binta are New York (134 births), Washington (6 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Binta been used? ▼
Records for Binta go back to 1972, giving 54 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Binta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Bina, Bintou, Bindi, Binnie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Binta's data
- Binta's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (180 total births) through the 2020s (133) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Bintas (134 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Binta
Nearby Names Like Binta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Binta
Bina Girl
#6172 1,288 births
Bintou Girl
#4173 597 births
Bindi Girl
#4151 431 births
Binnie Girl
369 births
Binah Girl
#12914 69 births
Compare Binta side by side: Binta vs Bina Binta vs Bintou Binta vs Bindi
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Binta
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, 1972–2025 (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. "Binta: #6457 Girls' Name - 613 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/binta. 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 Binta 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.