Bocephus
boy nameBocephus entered the US charts in 1986, peaked at #5332 in 1986, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1986–2025
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rank today
#5332
peak (1986)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #5781 |
| 1990s | #8117 |
| 2010s | #10889 |
| 2020s | #8112 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Bocephus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bocephus is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bocephus in 2025?
- Bocephus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Bocephus most popular?
- Bocephus peaked in 1986, reaching #5332 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bocephus with classmates?
- Bocephus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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