boy's name
Bascom
BAS-kum (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 731
Bascom is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1970 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1916, when 28 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1882.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Bascom Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 48 |
| 1890s | 34 |
| 1900s | 22 |
| 1910s | 183 |
| 1920s | 185 |
| 1930s | 110 |
| 1940s | 96 |
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 6 |
How Popular Is Bascom?
In 1970, Bascom was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Bascom
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bascom Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bascom over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bascom
- English BAS-kum
Sibling Names for Bascom
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bascom — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bascom
How popular is the name Bascom?
In 1970, Bascom was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Bascom a girl's or a boy's name?
Bascom is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bascom?
Bascom has 2 syllables.
When was Bascom most popular?
Bascom peaked in 1916, when 28 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.