Banjo
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #8,987 in 2024
0 babies were named Banjo in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2024–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Banjo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryBanjo first shows up in US birth records in 2024, 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 2024, when it reached #8,987.
About the name Banjo
Banjo is a boy name of Australian origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-njo”. US birth records list Banjo for boys only in 2024, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #8,987 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Australian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 4.6 | 217,391 boys |
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- Unisex name: Barry
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Questions about the name Banjo
What is the origin of the name Banjo?
Banjo has Australian roots in our records. Other Australian names include Milo, Otis, Barron.
Is Banjo a boy or girl name?
Banjo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Banjo?
Banjo is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #8,987 in 2024.