Batu
A boy's name of Mongolian origin with 111 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A Mongolian male given name, notably borne by Batu Khan, a Mongol ruler.
Batu is a boy's baby name of Mongolian origin meaning 'firm,' 'solid,' or 'strong.' Batu Khan (1207–1255) was the founder of the Golden Horde — the western branch of the Mongol Empire — and one of the most powerful rulers in medieval world history, whose forces reached Poland and Hungary.
As a given name, Batu carries the formidable weight of Mongol imperial history. Used in Mongolia, Kazakhstan, and Turkic communities, it's a two-syllable name that echoes across the steppes of Central Asia.
EtymologyShow more
Batu appeared in SSA records in 2003, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Mongolian roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 111 recorded births, Batu has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Batu has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2003.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 14 | #9921 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 72 | #8492 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 25 | #10721 | — |
The Story of Batu
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2018, Batu is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Batu are most likely born between 2008 and 2024.
How rare is Batu?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Batu — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2010s with 72 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Batu by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(14 years, 2003–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #9999 |
| 2021 | 7 | #9842 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6750 |
| 2017 | 7 | #9802 |
| 2016 | 7 | #9792 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7119 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8214 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8188 |
| 2012 | 6 | #10945 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7128 |
| 2008 | 5 | #12751 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8256 |
| 2006 | 6 | #10814 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11064 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2024