Bamby
A girl's name of Italian origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Bamby is a two-syllable girl's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 5 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Bamby is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Bamby is a girl's baby name of Italian origin, a variant of Bambi, derived from the Italian word bambina meaning "little girl." Widely known through the 1942 Disney animated film.
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Bamby is cataloged under the Italian naming tradition. Names from the Italian tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Bamby has been recorded as a girl's name since 1959, with 5 total births. Browse the Italian names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Bamby has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1959.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | — |
The Story of Bamby
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1959, Bamby is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Bamby are most likely born between 1959 and 1959.
How rare is Bamby?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Bamby is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1959, peaked in the 1950s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1959–1959)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 5 | #6311 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1959–1959