Besart

A boy's name of Albanian origin with 10 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Among U.S. boy's names, Besart is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.

With records spanning 2007 to 2008, Besart has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.

Besart is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Besart is a boy's baby name of Albanian origin, meaning 'love' or 'affection.' Common in Kosovo and North Macedonia, it is a gentle and heartfelt name rooted in Balkan culture.

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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Besart is rooted in the Albanian tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2007 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Besart’s rarity (10 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 2007

2007

Peak

5 births

2007

First recorded

2 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Besart has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.

First appeared: 2007Peak: 2007 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Besart
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2000s	10	#12670	—

The Story of Besart

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2007, Besart is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Besart are most likely born between 2007 and 2008.

How rare is Besart?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Besart is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2000s with 10 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 2007–2008)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Besart
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2008	5	#12760	0
2007	5	#12580	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Besart a boy's or girl's name?

Besart is primarily a boy's name.

When was Besart most popular?

Besart reached its peak popularity in 2007 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Besart?

Besart is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 10 babies in the U.S. since 2007. Its peak was in 2007.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2008