Boy
2 countries#5208 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Boy was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
923 births recorded 1900–2025 · currently #5208 · peaked in 2019 with 42 births
Most common in: Texas, North Dakota, Ohio, Georgia, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
6 births recorded 1996–2006 · peaked in 1996 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Boy’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4001 | — |
| 2007 | #6262 | ↓2261 |
| 2008 | #3421 | ↑2841 |
| 2009 | #6802 | ↓3381 |
| 2010 | #5478 | ↑1324 |
| 2011 | #4983 | ↑495 |
| 2012 | #4533 | ↑450 |
| 2013 | #4621 | ↓88 |
| 2014 | #3693 | ↑928 |
| 2015 | #3882 | ↓189 |
| 2016 | #4776 | ↓894 |
| 2017 | #3440 | ↑1336 |
| 2018 | #2943 | ↑497 |
| 2019 | #2897 | ↑46 |
| 2020 | #4020 | ↓1123 |
| 2021 | #3582 | ↑438 |
| 2022 | #4089 | ↓507 |
| 2023 | #4112 | ↓23 |
| 2024 | #3986 | ↑126 |
| 2025 | #5208 | ↓1222 |
Frequently asked questions about Boy
Is Boy a popular name?
Yes — Boy currently ranks #5208 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Boy more common for boys or girls?
Boy is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Boy most popular?
Boy peaked in 2019 in United States, with 42 recorded births that year.
Is Boy rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Boy’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1310 in 1900 to #5208 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Boy?
At least 929 babies have been recorded with the name Boy across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Boy popular in more than one country?
Yes — Boy appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Boy?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Boy include Bladimir, Blessed.
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