Balor
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #7,136 in 2018
6 babies were named Balor in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2017–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Balor you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Balor, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Balor would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBalor first shows up in US birth records in 2017, 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 #7,136.
- New on the sceneBalor wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2017.
About the name Balor
Balor is a boy name of Celtic origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-lor”. US birth records list Balor for boys from 2017 to 2025, in 5 of those 9 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #7,136 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Celtic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.2 | 236,220 boys |
| 2020s | 1.3 | 789,474 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Balor
What is the origin of the name Balor?
Balor has Celtic roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Balor a boy or girl name?
Balor is a boy name.
How popular is the name Balor?
Balor ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#7,136).