Bellami
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a spelling variation of Bellamy.
Name Census estimates that about 336 living Americans carry the first name Bellami. It is a predominantly female name (95.9% of registrations). The average person named Bellami today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bellami births was 2021 (49 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bellami. 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.
People living today
336
~ 1 in 1,020,102 Americans
Peak year
2021
49 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2023 SSA rank
#3,644
Tracked since 2011
Gender
Gender distribution for Bellami
Bellami leans heavily female at 95.9% of total registrations, but 14 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Bellami as a male name
- Ranked #10,985 in 2023
- 6 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2022 (8 births)
Bellami as a female name
- Ranked #3,644 in 2024
- 42 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (49 births)
Popularity
Bellami: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bellami from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 229 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bellami 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 Bellami during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Bellamis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Bellami, while New York, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Bellami
The name Bellami has its origins in the French language, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the combination of the words "belle," meaning beautiful, and "ami," meaning friend or lover. Historically, the name was used to describe a person who was considered a beautiful companion or beloved.
In the medieval period, the name Bellami gained popularity among the French nobility and aristocracy. It was often used as a term of endearment or a nickname for those who were admired for their physical beauty and charm. The name's romantic connotations also made it a popular choice for characters in courtly love poetry and literature of the time.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Bellami can be found in the 12th-century French epic poem "Roman de la Rose." In this work, the character Bellami is described as a beautiful and loyal companion to the protagonist. This literary reference helped to establish the name's association with beauty and devotion.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Bellami. One of the earliest was Bellami de Montfort, a French nobleman who lived in the 13th century and was renowned for his military prowess and bravery during the Albigensian Crusade.
In the 16th century, Bellami de Guise was a prominent French diplomat and courtier who served under King Henry III. He was known for his elegant manners and his skill in negotiating treaties and alliances.
Another notable figure was Bellami de Beaumont, a 17th-century French dramatist and poet who wrote several successful plays and contributed to the development of French classical theater.
In the 19th century, Bellami Pichon was a celebrated French painter and illustrator who gained recognition for his portraits and genre scenes depicting everyday life in Paris.
One of the most famous individuals with the name Bellami was Bellami Novarro, an American actor and singer of Mexican descent who rose to fame in the early 20th century. He starred in several silent films and was known for his dashing good looks and versatile talent.
While the name Bellami is not as common today as it once was, its historical roots and associations with beauty, charm, and romantic love have endured over the centuries, making it a timeless and evocative choice for a given name.
People
Bellami + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bellami as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bellami: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bellami?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 336 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bellami 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 1,020,102 US residents.
Is Bellami a common name?
We classify Bellami as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 338 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bellami most popular?
The single biggest year for Bellami was 2021, when 49 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bellami is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Bellami a female name?
Yes, 95.9% of people registered as Bellami 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.
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.