Bao
Bao is a boy's name of Chinese origin.
Meaning
Treasure, precious, praise, or defender.
Origin and history
Bao is a name of East Asian origin, derived from Chinese and Vietnamese roots. Depending on the characters or tone used, it commonly translates to treasure, honor, or protection. In the United States, it is a relatively rare male name given to a small number of children each decade.
Popularity in the United States
850 babies in the United States have been named Bao since 1880. It ranks #3827 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1872.
States where it is most popular
- CA (88.3 %)
- TX (11.7 %)
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 | 37 |
| 1980-1990 | 236 |
| 1990-2000 | 224 |
| 2000-2010 | 140 |
| 2010-2019 | 158 |
| 2020-2029 | 55 |
Famous people named Bao
- Bao Bao: Artist
Fun facts
- Depending on the specific Chinese character used, Bao can mean treasure, bud, praise, or to protect.
- Bao is widely recognized across both Chinese and Vietnamese naming traditions.