Bond
Meaningfarmer, householder · English
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,208 in 1920
10 babies were named Bond in the US in 2025. It has climbed 388 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1984–2025
US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Bond you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Bond, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bond would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBond first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1920, when it reached #3,208.
- TrendBond has climbed 388 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Bond means “farmer, householder”.
About the name Bond
Bond is a boy name of English origin meaning “farmer, householder”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-ond”. US birth records list Bond for boys from 1917 to 2025, in 37 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1920, when it ranked #3,208 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.6 | 277,778 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.8 | 555,556 boys |
| 1920s | 2.5 | 404,858 boys |
| 1940s | 0.4 | 2,325,581 boys |
| 1960s | 1.0 | 1,020,408 boys |
| 1970s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 boys |
| 1980s | 1.3 | 787,402 boys |
| 1990s | 1.4 | 729,927 boys |
| 2000s | 1.9 | 531,915 boys |
| 2010s | 3.1 | 322,581 boys |
| 2020s | 5.7 | 175,439 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 Bond
What does the name Bond mean?
Bond means “farmer, householder” in English.
What is the origin of the name Bond?
Bond has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Bond a boy or girl name?
Bond is a boy name.
How popular is the name Bond?
Bond ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1920 (#3,208).