Bale
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #12,156 in 2018
0 babies were named Bale in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2016–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Bale you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryBale first shows up in US birth records in 2016, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #12,156.
About the name Bale
Bale is a gender-neutral name of African origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ale”. US birth records list Bale for boys from 2016 to 2018, in 2 of those 3 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #12,156 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2018, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:African names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.8 | 555,556 boys |
More African names
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Aisha · alive
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Girl name: Zahra · radiant, bright
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Bale
What is the origin of the name Bale?
Bale has African roots in our records. Other African names include Layla, Aisha, Cairo.
Is Bale a boy or girl name?
Both. Bale is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Bale?
Bale is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2018. It peaked at #12,156 in 2018.