Bane
Bane is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Glorious protector (from Slavic roots) or cause of harm/ruin (from the English word).
Origin and history
Bane is a name with multiple origins, functioning as a short form of Slavic names like Branislav (meaning glorious protector) and as an English vocabulary word meaning cause of distress. In modern times, its usage in the United States has been largely influenced by pop culture, particularly fictional characters in comics and movies. It remains a rare given name for boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,051 babies in the United States have been named Bane since 1880. It ranks #3634 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1670.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.8 %)
- FL (18.3 %)
- TX (17 %)
- OH (9.4 %)
- PA (9.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 125 |
| 2010-2019 | 664 |
| 2020-2029 | 257 |
Fun facts
- The name saw increased interest in modern media following prominent fictional characters bearing the name, such as the Batman villain Bane.
- In South Slavic regions, Bane serves as a traditional nickname for names beginning with Brani-, such as Branislav or Branimir.