Baneen
A feminine Arabic name meaning "a blade of grass".
Name Census estimates that about 142 living Americans carry the first name Baneen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Baneen today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Baneen births was 2001 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Baneen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Baneen with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
142
~ 1 in 2,413,763 Americans
Peak year
2001
11 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,696
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Baneen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Baneen from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 60 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Baneen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Baneen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Baneen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Baneens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Baneen
The name Baneen is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, which is spoken in modern-day Iran and parts of Central Asia. The name is thought to be derived from the Persian word "banu," which means "lady" or "mistress." The earliest known use of the name dates back to the medieval period in the region that is now known as Iran and surrounding areas.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Baneen can be found in Persian literature from the 10th century. Specifically, it appears in the works of the renowned Persian poet and scholar Ferdowsi, who is considered one of the most influential figures in Persian literature. In his epic poem, the Shahnameh, Ferdowsi mentions a character named Baneen, though little is known about the specific context or significance of this character.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Baneen. One of the earliest was Baneen Khatun, a princess and daughter of the Seljuk Sultan Malik-Shah I, who ruled in the late 11th century. Baneen Khatun was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various cultural initiatives during her lifetime.
Another notable figure was Baneen Begum, a 16th-century Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Akbar. Baneen Begum was renowned for her intelligence and her contributions to the literary and cultural life of the Mughal court during her father's reign.
In the 19th century, Baneen Qudsi was a prominent Iranian poet and scholar who gained recognition for her contributions to Persian literature. Born in 1828, Baneen Qudsi's works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
Moving into the 20th century, Baneen Samadi was an Iranian painter and artist who was active during the Pahlavi dynasty. Born in 1924, Samadi's works often depicted scenes from Iranian mythology and folklore, and she was celebrated for her unique artistic style and her efforts to preserve and promote Iranian cultural heritage.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Baneen. While the name may have its roots in the Persian language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and continues to be used in various parts of the world today.
People
Baneen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Baneen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Baneen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Baneen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 142 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Baneen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,413,763 US residents.
Is Baneen a common name?
We classify Baneen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 144 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Baneen most popular?
The single biggest year for Baneen was 2001, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Baneen is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Baneen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Baneen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Baneen in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Baneen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Baneen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Baneen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Baneen?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Baneen at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.