Boy
boy name#5208 in 2025Boy entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1130 in 1903, ranks #5208 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
#5208
rank today
#1130
peak (1903)
18
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1271 |
| 1910s | #3861 |
| 1920s | #3467 |
| 1930s | #3776 |
| 1950s | #3798 |
| 1970s | #4554 |
| 1980s | #4539 |
| 1990s | #3442 |
| 2000s | #4898 |
| 2010s | #4125 |
| 2020s | #4166 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Boy has been most popular in ND, GA, WA.
Living bearers
About 900 people named Boy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Boy alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Boy in 2025?
- Boy ranks #5208 among US boy names in 2025, with 18 babies given the name.
- When was the name Boy most popular?
- Boy peaked in 1903, reaching #1130 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Boy with classmates?
- Boy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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