Belmin
A Turkish name possibly inspired by the Turkish words "bel" and "min" meaning "waist" and "a thousand".
Name Census estimates that about 60 living Americans carry the first name Belmin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Belmin today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Belmin births was 2002 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Belmin. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Belmin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
60
~ 1 in 5,712,572 Americans
Peak year
2002
10 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,532
Tracked since 1999
Census
Belmin in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 163 people with the first name Belmin, which placed it at #43,340 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#43,340
National first-name rank
People counted
163
163 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
87.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Belmin
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Belmin is White at 87.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Belmin described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Belmin at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.7% · 143
- Hispanic or Latino8.0% · 13
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 3
- Two or more races1.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.6% · 1
Popularity
Belmin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Belmin from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 28 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Belmin 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 Belmin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Belmin
The given name Belmin originates from the Bosnian language and culture, with its roots traced back to the medieval period in the Balkans region. It is believed to be derived from the Slavic word "bel," meaning "white" or "fair," combined with the suffix "-min," which often denotes a diminutive or endearing form.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Belmin can be found in the medieval Bosnian chronicles, where it was often used to refer to individuals with fair complexions or light hair. However, it is worth noting that the name's usage was not exclusive to any particular social class or region within Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Belmin. One of the earliest recorded persons was Belmin Mahmutović (1420-1487), a prominent Bosnian nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in defending the region against the Ottoman Empire's expansion during the 15th century.
Another remarkable figure was Belmin Dizdarević (1832-1909), a renowned Bosnian educator and writer who contributed greatly to the development of modern Bosnian literature and the preservation of cultural traditions. His works, such as the poetic collection "Pjesme iz Bosne" (Poems from Bosnia), are still widely studied and celebrated today.
In the realm of sports, Belmin Mujezinovič (1946-2021) was a legendary Bosnian basketball player who represented Yugoslavia in multiple international competitions, including the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. He was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2016, recognizing his outstanding achievements and contributions to the sport.
The name Belmin has also been carried by influential figures in the arts and music. Belmin Halilović (1964-present) is a renowned Bosnian composer and musician who has composed numerous film scores and orchestral works, earning critical acclaim for his unique blend of traditional Bosnian melodies and contemporary styles.
Lastly, Belmin Efendić (1971-present) is a prominent Bosnian academic and diplomat who has served as the Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. He has played a crucial role in fostering international relations and promoting Bosnian culture on a global scale.
While the name Belmin may have evolved and taken on new meanings over time, its roots in Bosnian culture and history remain deeply ingrained, serving as a testament to the rich tapestry of cultural influences that have shaped the region and its people.
People
Belmin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Belmin 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
Belmin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Belmin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 60 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Belmin 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 5,712,572 US residents.
Is Belmin a common name?
We classify Belmin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 61 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Belmin most popular?
The single biggest year for Belmin was 2002, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Belmin is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Belmin in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 163 people with the name Belmin, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #43,340 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Belmin in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Belmin?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Belmin appears almost entirely male. Of the 154 people counted with this name, 100.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Belmin?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Belmin is White at 87.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Belmin most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Belmin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.7% (143 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Belmin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Belmin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Belmin in the SSA data are male. 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 Belmin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Belmin 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 Belmin 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.
How common is the name Belmin?
See how many Americans are named Belmin on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.