Bambi
Bambi is a girl's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Child or little girl.
Origin and history
Bambi is derived from the Italian word 'bambina', meaning 'child' or 'little girl'. It became widely recognized globally following Felix Salten's novel and the 1942 Disney animated film adaptation. In the United States, it saw peak usage as a given name during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
5,261 babies in the United States have been named Bambi since 1880. It ranks #2382 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2041.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.6 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- OH (9.2 %)
- PA (8.2 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 65 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,275 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,294 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,356 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,045 |
| 1990-2000 | 92 |
| 2000-2010 | 30 |
| 2010-2019 | 44 |
| 2020-2029 | 60 |
Famous people named Bambi
- Bambi Linn: Dancer, Actress
- Bambi Woods: Actress
Fun facts
- The name gained widespread cultural recognition through Felix Salten's 1923 novel Bambi, a Life in the Woods.
- It originates from the Italian word 'bambino' or 'bambina', which translates directly to child or baby.