Bo
boy name#449 in 2025Bo entered the US charts in 1907, peaked at #449 in 2025, ranks #449 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1907–2025
#449
rank today
#449
peak (2025)
698
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1345 |
| 1910s | #3216 |
| 1920s | #3579 |
| 1930s | #3394 |
| 1940s | #2736 |
| 1950s | #2202 |
| 1960s | #1568 |
| 1970s | #1186 |
| 1980s | #660 |
| 1990s | #740 |
| 2000s | #862 |
| 2010s | #671 |
| 2020s | #483 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bo has been most popular in TX, CA, OH.
Living bearers
About 14,500 people named Bo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bo alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bo in 2025?
- Bo ranks #449 among US boy names in 2025, with 698 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bo most popular?
- Bo peaked in 2025, reaching #449 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bo with classmates?
- Bo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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