Bane Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBAYN / /beɪn/English; Old English; Latin
Meaning
English: 'bane' meaning 'death' or 'destruction'; Old English: 'bana' meaning 'killer'; Latin: 'bana' meaning 'to cause harm'
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, 'bane' has been used since the Middle Ages to denote something that causes death or destruction. The Old English term 'bana' referred to a killer or slayer, often used in literature and folklore. In Latin, the term relates to causing harm, reflecting a similar theme of danger and demise.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Bain
- Bayne
International Variants
- Bane (Slavic)
Famous people named Bane
Bane — fictional character in DC Comics.
Bane — character in 'The Dark Knight Rises'.
Fictional characters named Bane
Bane — Batman series.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bane was first seen in the United States in 1997. Bane has ranked as high as #1241 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in California, Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Bane has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bane (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 51 |
| 2013 | 121 |
| 2014 | 87 |
| 2015 | 93 |
| 2016 | 73 |
| 2017 | 70 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 44 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2024 | 38 |