Balian Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Balian means 'mighty and strong'.
Meaning of the Name Balian
Balian is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'mighty and strong'. It is derived from the Hebrew name 'Balya', which means 'one who is lifted up'. Balian is also associated with the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem, particularly with Balian of Ibelin, a nobleman known for his courage and leadership during the time of the Crusades. The name Balian has a rich history and carries connotations of strength and bravery.
Popularity of the Name Balian
The popularity for the name Balian peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 35 births, which ranked number 7,358 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Balian had the most male births in 2010 with 35, which ranked number 3,179 out of 14,266 male names. The number of births for the name Balian has declined sharply over the last ten years from 30 births to 8 births, a decline of -73.33%. Among males, Balian has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 30 births to 8 births, a decline of -73.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Balian
- 10 Year Trend of Balian: -73.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Balian: -73.33%
Popularity of Balian by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Balian. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Balian in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Balian is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Balian
- Total Births of Balian: 7 (-12.38%)
- Male Births of Balian: 7 (-12.38%)
Given the downward trend of Balian over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -12.38% decrease in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. Male births for Balian have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 7 male births in 2024, a decrease of -12.38%.