Bolivar
boy nameBolivar entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #2973 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#2973
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4286 |
| 1930s | #3549 |
| 1950s | #3525 |
| 1960s | #3765 |
| 1970s | #4527 |
| 1980s | #5657 |
| 1990s | #6969 |
| 2000s | #8537 |
| 2020s | #10821 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Bolivar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bolivar alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bolivar in 2025?
- Bolivar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Bolivar most popular?
- Bolivar peaked in 1971, reaching #2973 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bolivar with classmates?
- Bolivar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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