Bilolbek
Masculine name from Uzbek meaning "forearm" or "having a strong arm".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Bilolbek. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Bilolbek today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bilolbek births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bilolbek. 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 Bilolbek. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,601
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Bilolbek: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Bilolbek 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 Bilolbek during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Bilolbek
The name Bilolbek is of Central Asian origin, originating from the Uzbek language. It is a compound name derived from the combination of two words: "bilol" meaning "to know" or "to understand", and "bek" meaning "leader" or "ruler". The name can be traced back to the medieval period when the region was ruled by various Turkic dynasties.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bilolbek can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and scholar, Alisher Navoi (1441-1501). In his epic work, the Khamsa, Navoi mentions a character named Bilolbek, who was a wise and respected figure in the court of the Timurid ruler, Ulugh Beg.
Throughout the centuries, the name Bilolbek has been borne by several notable individuals. One such person was Bilolbek Qutlughmurodov (1872-1936), a prominent Uzbek writer and poet who played a significant role in the development of modern Uzbek literature. His works, which dealt with themes of social justice and national identity, were instrumental in shaping the cultural renaissance of the early 20th century in Central Asia.
Another notable bearer of the name was Bilolbek Aminov (1917-1993), a renowned Uzbek actor and film director. He is best known for his groundbreaking work in the Uzbek film industry, directing numerous critically acclaimed movies that explored the rich cultural heritage of the region.
In the realm of politics, the name Bilolbek was carried by Bilolbek Nazarbaev (1921-2003), a prominent Uzbek statesman who served as the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Uzbekistan from 1959 to 1983. He played a pivotal role in shaping the economic and social policies of the Soviet republic during his tenure.
During the medieval period, the name Bilolbek was also associated with several influential figures in the Islamic world. One such individual was Bilolbek al-Bukhari (1020-1089), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from the city of Bukhara, which was a major center of learning and culture during the golden age of the Samanid and Karakhanid dynasties.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Bilolbek throughout history. The name's rich cultural heritage and association with wisdom, leadership, and scholarly pursuits have contributed to its enduring legacy in the region.
People
Bilolbek + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bilolbek 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
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FAQ
Bilolbek: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bilolbek?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bilolbek 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Bilolbek a common name?
We classify Bilolbek as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bilolbek most popular?
The single biggest year for Bilolbek was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bilolbek is about 4 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 Bilolbek in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bilolbek a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bilolbek 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 Bilolbek still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bilolbek 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 Bilolbek 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 people have Bilolbek as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.