Bao
- Pronunciation
- [Bao]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Protection
- Origin
- Vietnamese
Bao Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 840 baby boys have been named Bao. The name peaked in 1986 with 31 US births that year (rank #1926). In 2024, ranked #6487 nationally — 4,561 places below its 1986 peak.
Top States for Bao
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Bao births are: California (154), Texas (21).
Other Vietnamese-Origin Names Like Bao
If you like Bao's Vietnamese origin, consider these related names: Ai, Anh, Anh Dung, Be, Bian. Browse all Vietnamese names →
3-Letter Names Starting with B
Names with Bao's exact length and starting letter: Bab, Bac, Ban, Bar, Beb.
Quick Facts About Bao
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Compare Bao to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Bao against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).