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Bassey

BAH-see /ˈbɑːsi/ Nigerian English

At a glance

In short
Bassey is a male name of Nigerian origin, pronounced BAH-see. It carries cultural richness and sophistication, making it a distinctive choice for baby boys.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1986 (#6,721)
Babies in 1986
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#5,587 in 1976
First recorded
1976

Meaning of Bassey

Bassey is a male name of Nigerian origin. In Nigerian English, it is pronounced as BAH-see (/ˈbɑːsi/). This unique and melodic name has variations such as Bassy. Although Bassey may not be very common in the United States, it has been given to a small number of boys over the years. In 1986, there were five occurrences of the name Bassey, ranking at 6720. It's important to note that popularity can fluctuate year by year, and this data represents only a snapshot in time. Bassey carries an air of cultural richness and sophistication, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a global and meaningful name for their baby boy.

How to pronounce Bassey

Nigerian English

Popularity of Bassey in the U.S.

Bassey was last recorded in the U.S. in 1986, ranked #6,721 with 5 babies. It peaked at #5,587 in 1976. It first appears in the records in 1976.

Bar and line chart: Bassey in the U.S., 1976–1986. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 5 in 1976 and 5 in 1986. Line: rank among boy names, peak #5,587 in 1976, #6,721 in 1986.
  • Boys named Bassey (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1976–1986. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1976⁠–⁠1986 2 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
198656,721back
197655,587new

Notable people named Bassey

  • Bassey Ikpi is a Nigerian American poet, bestselling author, and mental health advocate known for her appearances on Def Poetry.
  • Bassey Ekpo Bassey II is a Nigerian journalist and politician.