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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Bingham — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Bineta|Binh
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Bingham

BING-um · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #8402 in 2022

Peak: #8259 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #8402 in 2022

Peak: #8259 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #8402 · Rising since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend55

Holding steady in the rankings.

Uniqueness45

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
EnglishSurname-as-givenClassicStrong2-syllablePlace-derivedMasculineTraditionalEstablished
Character
steady reliabilityquiet confidencethoughtful leadershipprincipled integrity
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Binghams

determinedathleticcompetitiveskilledadventurous
STRONG
High confidence

Bingham is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Bingham at a Glance
Meaning:From Old English, meaning 'from Bynna's homestead.' A place-derived surname turned given name, with English roots in settlement nomenclature.
Language root:Old English · Bynna (personal name) + ham (homestead)
Peak rank:#8259 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Bingham Ray
Basketball player
Similar Sound
BensonBellinghamBrighamBenthamBuckingham
Similar Style
HarrisonColtonManningAshton◈Grayson◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Bingham
Everett◈Holden◈Lincoln◈Elliot◈Archer◈Sawyer◈Miles◈Caspian◈
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Manning
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↓ Fading
Ashton◈
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↓ Declining
Grayson◈
English · #48
→ Stable
Jack
English · #15
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Bingham · Overview
Summary

Bingham is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 3/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Bingham carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
bingham.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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