Banks
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: One who lives near the riverbank
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #310 in 2025 with 1,099 babies born.
History: Banks is an English topographic surname for someone who lived near a hillside or riverbank. It has recently gained traction as a cool, modern given name for boys, part of the broader trend of using surnames as first names.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Banks? About 1 in 2,802 babies born in 2025 were named Banks, or roughly 3.3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Banks
What does the name Banks mean?
Banks means “One who lives near the riverbank” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Banks?
Banks has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “One who lives near the riverbank”.
How popular is Banks?
Banks ranked #310 in 2025 — given to 1,099 babies that year.
When was Banks most popular?
Banks peaked in 2025 with 1,099 babies registered that year.
Is Banks a boy or girl name?
Banks is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Bankss in registered births are male.
Is the name Banks rising or falling in popularity?
Banks has risen 2858 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3168 in 2020 to #310 in 2025.
How long has Banks been recorded?
Banks appears in birth records across 86 years — from 1883 through 2025.