boy name
Banks
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#310 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Banks in the US, 1880–2025
Banks first appears in US records in 1883. It peaked in 2025, when 1,099 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,099.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Banks a boy or a girl name?
Banks is most commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Banks?
In 2025, Banks ranked #310 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Banks most popular?
Banks was most popular in 2025, when about 1,099 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.