boy's name
Besnik
BES-nik (Albanian)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 111
Besnik is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 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 1990, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1984.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Besnik Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 56 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Besnik?
In 2024, Besnik 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.
Where Besnik Is Used
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 Besnik
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Besnik Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Besnik over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Besnik
- Albanian BES-nik
Sibling Names for Besnik
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Besnik — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Besnik
How popular is the name Besnik?
In 2024, Besnik 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 Besnik a girl's or a boy's name?
Besnik is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Besnik?
Besnik has 2 syllables.
When was Besnik most popular?
Besnik peaked in 1990, when 9 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.