Banner
Meaningflag · English
- US rank
- #2,145
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,113 in 2020
67 babies were named Banner in the US in 2025. It has dropped 32 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2002–2025
US births per million boys, 1916–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Banner you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 25,510 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Banner, 67 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Banner would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBanner first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #2,113.
- TrendBanner has slipped 32 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,145. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedBanner is most popular in Kansas, where it ranks #590. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn English, Banner means “flag”. Our records link it to English and Scottish roots.
About the name Banner
Banner is a boy name of English and Scottish origin meaning “flag”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ner”. US birth records list Banner for boys from 1916 to 2025, in 34 of those 110 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #2,113 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,145, with 67 babies.
Origin:English namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5 | 2,051,282 girls |
| 2010s | 0.9 | 1,098,901 girls |
| 2020s | 1.5 | 666,667 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.2 | 160,643 boys |
| 1920s | 1.0 | 1,010,101 boys |
| 1930s | 1.0 | 1,030,928 boys |
| 1940s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 boys |
| 1990s | 1.1 | 877,193 boys |
| 2000s | 2.4 | 418,410 boys |
| 2010s | 16 | 61,162 boys |
| 2020s | 36 | 27,688 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 Banner
What does the name Banner mean?
Banner means “flag” in English.
What is the origin of the name Banner?
Banner has English, Scottish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Banner a boy or girl name?
Banner is a boy name.
How popular is the name Banner?
Banner ranked #2,145 for US boys in 2025, given to 67 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#2,113).