boy's name
Bel
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 43
Bel is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1985 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Peaked in France in 1968, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1968.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Bel over time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 1980s. The striped bar is the 1980s, still in progress — it covers 1980 to 1985, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s (to 1985) | 20 |
How popular is Bel?
In 1985, Bel was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Bel is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Bel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Bel also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Bel
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Bel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Bel
How popular is the name Bel?
In 1985, Bel was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Bel a girl's or a boy's name?
Bel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bel?
Bel has 1 syllable.
When was Bel most popular?
Bel peaked in 1968, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.