Bambi

Bambi is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 9 girls in the United States.

Bambi at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Bambi

Bambi belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Bambi first appears in Social Security records in 1943. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #562 in 1979, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 5,244 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bambi in US records

First recorded (US)
1943
Best US rank
#562 in 1979
Peak year
1979
Babies named Bambi in 2024
9
Total since 1880
5,244

Bambi in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2012
Best rank
#1166 in 2025
Babies named Bambi in 2025
28
Total since 1996
112

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bambi mean?

The meaning of Bambi is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Bambi a boy or girl name?

Bambi is a girl name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bambi?

Bambi comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Bambi?

Bambi first appears in US records in 1943. Its best-ever ranking was #562 in 1979, and 9 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].