Boston
boy name#620 in 2025Boston entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #536 in 2012, ranks #620 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#620
rank today
#536
peak (2012)
451
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #946 |
| 1890s | #901 |
| 1900s | #1150 |
| 1910s | #2151 |
| 1920s | #2479 |
| 1930s | #2803 |
| 1940s | #2660 |
| 1950s | #3286 |
| 1960s | #3923 |
| 1970s | #5042 |
| 1980s | #3880 |
| 1990s | #1904 |
| 2000s | #938 |
| 2010s | #591 |
| 2020s | #615 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Boston has been most popular in UT, TX, CA.
Living bearers
About 10,500 people named Boston are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Boston is a kid of about 12 — 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 Boston in 2025?
- Boston ranks #620 among US boy names in 2025, with 451 babies given the name.
- When was the name Boston most popular?
- Boston peaked in 2012, reaching #536 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Boston with classmates?
- Boston will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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