UK girl's name
Bambi
A feminine name of Italian origin meaning "child" or "young babe".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bambi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Bambi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1672, with 18 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 18 births.
This profile covers 84 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2012 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Bambi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 84 living people in the UK are called Bambi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bambi ranked #1672 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 18 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 18 girls were registered as Bambi.
- • About 84 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bambi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1672
2024
Births in 2024
18
Latest year
Peak year
2024
18 births
Estimated living
84
2026
Meaning
What does Bambi mean?
The given name Bambi is a relatively modern name that gained widespread popularity after the release of the 1942 Disney animated film Bambi. The name is derived from the Italian word "bambina," which means "young girl" or "little girl." It is believed that the name was created specifically for the film's main character, a young fawn.
While the name Bambi does not have a long historical lineage or cultural significance, it has become a beloved and recognizable name across generations. One of the earliest recorded uses of the name was by author Felix Salten, who wrote the novel "Bambi, A Life in the Woods" in 1923, which served as the inspiration for the Disney film.
Bambi, the fictional deer character from the Disney film, is undoubtedly the most famous bearer of the name. The film's success and enduring popularity have cemented Bambi's place in popular culture and have influenced the name's usage.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have carried the given name Bambi. One such person was Bambi Woods, an American adult film actress born in 1975, who was active in the industry during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Another notable Bambi was Bambi Linn, an American model and actress born in 1954. She appeared in various television shows and films in the 1970s and 1980s, including "The Six Million Dollar Man" and "The Gumball Rally."
Bambi Bembenek, born in 1958, was a former police officer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who gained notoriety after being convicted of murder in 1982 and subsequently escaping from prison, leading to a high-profile manhunt.
Bambi Dobson, born in 1951, was an English actress and singer who appeared in numerous television shows and films throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including "The Likely Lads" and "Confessions from a Holiday Camp."
Lastly, Bambi Northwood-Blyth, born in 1991, is an Australian model and fashion designer who has graced the covers of various magazines and walked the runways for prestigious fashion houses.
While the name Bambi may not have a deep historical or cultural significance, it has carved out a unique place in popular culture and has been embraced by individuals across different eras and professions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bambi over time
The chart below shows babies named Bambi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bambi, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 18 births in 2024, compared with 18 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bambi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bambi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2930 | 52 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3410 | 32 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Bambi
- Bethany 43,226
- Brooke 18,370
- Bella 14,112
- Bonnie 12,149
- Beatrice 11,306
- Bethan 7,968
- Beth 6,440
- Betsy 5,065
- Beatrix 4,317
- Billie 4,220
- Beau 3,231
- Bryony 3,167
FAQ
Bambi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bambi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Bambi was ranked #1672 for girls in England and Wales, with 18 births registered.
When was Bambi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 18 babies registered as Bambi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bambi?
A feminine name of Italian origin meaning "child" or "young babe".
How many people are called Bambi in the UK?
A total of 84 babies have been registered as Bambi across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.