Banks
Meaningriverbank · English
- US rank
- #310
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #310 in 2025
1,099 babies were named Banks in the US in 2025. It has climbed 443 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2018–2025
US births per million boys, 1883–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,554 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Banks, 1,099 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Banks would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBanks first shows up in US birth records in 1883, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 142 years since.
- Best yearBanks is at its all-time high right now: #310 in 2025.
- Then vs nowBanks is 79× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 123,457 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,554.
- TrendBanks has climbed 443 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #310. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBanks is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #105, followed by Montana (#127) and Kansas (#142). It's in the top 1,000 in 38 states.
- MeaningIn English, Banks means “riverbank”.
About the name Banks
Banks is a boy name of English origin meaning “riverbank”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-nks”. US birth records list Banks for boys from 1883 to 2025, in 86 of those 143 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #310 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #310, with 1,099 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8.6 | 116,279 girls |
| 2020s | 50 | 20,188 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 18 | 55,249 boys |
| 1890s | 4.9 | 202,429 boys |
| 1900s | 9.6 | 104,603 boys |
| 1910s | 14 | 72,150 boys |
| 1920s | 13 | 74,794 boys |
| 1930s | 8.2 | 121,655 boys |
| 1940s | 4.0 | 246,914 boys |
| 1950s | 2.4 | 420,168 boys |
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,333,333 boys |
| 1970s | 0.6 | 1,694,915 boys |
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,449,275 boys |
| 1990s | 2.1 | 483,092 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 92,851 boys |
| 2010s | 57 | 17,473 boys |
| 2020s | 448 | 2,233 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Banks
What does the name Banks mean?
Banks means “riverbank” in English.
What is the origin of the name Banks?
Banks has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Banks a boy or girl name?
Banks is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Banks?
Banks ranked #310 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,099 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#310).