Bambi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Bambi originates from the Italian word for 'child', popularized by the Disney film. It has evolved from 'bambino' to its modern form, representing innocence. The name has no biblical roots and gained fame in the 20th century, and it continues to evoke nostalgia and warmth.
The name Bambi is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bambi has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Bambi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6436th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 932nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 979th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2339th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18096th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12407th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Bambi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bambi"
Pronunciation
/ˈbæmbi/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Bambi comes from the Italian word 'bambino', which means 'child' or 'baby'. It was popularized by the character in Felix Salten's 1923 novel 'Bambi, A Life in the Woods'.
Meaning
Child, baby
Language Evolution
Bambino (Italian), Bambi (modern usage)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity after the release of the animated Disney film 'Bambi' in 1942, which introduced the character to a wider audience.
Variants & Derivatives
Bambina, Bambino
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Bambi is often associated with innocence and childhood, evoking feelings of nostalgia and warmth, particularly due to its connection with the Disney film.
Famous People
Bambi Woods, Bambi Northwood-Blyth
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bambi"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Bambi"
"Bambi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6436th of 9204 | 24 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 932nd of 12526 | 2,220 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 979th of 19264 | 2,068 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2339th of 27321 | 800 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 18096th of 35406 | 51 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 12407th of 30306 | 81 |
Regional Popularity of "Bambi" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Bambi" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
33.27% 741st/2227 |
35.10% 853rd/2430 |
36.66% 1046th/2853 |
28.07% 779th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
32.62% 958th/2937 |
34.57% 1204th/3483 |
27.74% 976th/3518 |
25.22% 1020th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
48.98% 1805th/3685 |
46.48% 2080th/4475 |
38.45% 1997th/5194 |
54.55% 3446th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Bambi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bambi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.