Bb
A boy's name of American origin with 55 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Alternative spelling of BB.
Bb is a boy's baby name, an initials-style name of American origin. Repeated-letter initial names like BB carry a playful, memorable quality — they're easy to say, easy to remember, and carry a certain casual coolness seen in nicknames across American culture.
BB as a given name appears in American records as a distinctive, informal choice — the kind of name that feels personal and direct, carrying none of the formality of a longer name but all of the warmth of a well-loved nickname elevated to official status.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Bb's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Bb follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Bb's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Bb has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1998.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | #11598 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 10 | #12454 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 18 | #4222 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 16 | #7786 | — |
The Story of Bb
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2000, Bb is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Bb are most likely born between 1998 and 2010.
How rare is Bb?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Bb is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1998, peaked in the 2000s with 18 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Bb by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 1998–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | #10949 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12247 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12491 |
| 2016 | 5 | #12416 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4222 |
| 1999 | 5 | #10066 |
| 1998 | 11 | #5505 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1998–2021