Bambi

Girl name

Bambi has been given to 5,261 babies in the U.S. since 1943. It peaked in 1979. In 2025, about 1 in 94,545 girls was named Bambi.

Meaning & origin

Borrowed from Italian Bambi, from bambina (“young girl”).

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

5,261

Peak year

1979 (327 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1943

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Famous people named Bambi

Bambi Woods

American pornographic actress

Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).

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FAQ

How popular is the name Bambi?

Bambi has been given to 5,261 babies in the U.S. since 1943. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Bambi peak?

Bambi peaked in 1979, when 327 babies were given the name.

Is Bambi a girl or boy name?

Bambi is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Bambi are girls).

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