US Popularity:10485
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Baby; Foreign
If you want a name that will always remind you that baby is, well, your baby, then this name could be just the ticket. With the meaning of "baby," it'll remind your little one that they can always look to you for support and guidance. Babe is also considered a cute nickname that derives from the Greek Barbara, meaning “foreign.” Plus, they'll have timeless role models like Babe Ruth to look up to, as well as one of pop culture's favorite pigs.

Famous People Named Babe

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Babe Ruth
    Baseball Player

How Popular Is The Name Babe?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Babe is currently #4345 on The Bump
Boy:Babe is currently #2439 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Babe is currently #2898 on The Bump Girl Names

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1980
Gender:
Girl
#
in 1980
No change
from 1978
In comparison to the previous year's data
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