Boaz
From Biblical Hebrew בֹּעַז (Bṓʿaz).
Every Boaz since 1928 — 3,476 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Boaz
Boaz is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #891 in 2025 with 268 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1928, 3,476 American babies have been named Boaz. Its peak came in 2025, when 268 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Boaz stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Boaz year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 268 | #891 |
| 2024 | 221 | #1,011 |
| 2023 | 239 | #947 |
| 2022 | 220 | #1,012 |
| 2021 | 217 | #1,010 |
| 2020 | 177 | #1,111 |
| 2019 | 191 | #1,066 |
| 2018 | 179 | #1,096 |
| 2017 | 150 | #1,220 |
| 2016 | 163 | #1,170 |
| 2015 | 135 | #1,308 |
| 2014 | 117 | #1,428 |
| 2013 | 126 | #1,345 |
| 2012 | 93 | #1,660 |
| 2011 | 81 | #1,781 |
| 2010 | 80 | #1,816 |
| 2009 | 81 | #1,827 |
| 2008 | 54 | #2,376 |
| 2007 | 54 | #2,378 |
| 2006 | 58 | #2,205 |
| 2005 | 54 | #2,210 |
| 2004 | 49 | #2,317 |
| 2003 | 34 | #2,851 |
| 2002 | 38 | #2,563 |
| 2001 | 25 | #3,419 |
| 2000 | 30 | #2,924 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,076 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,027 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,743 |
| 1980 | 10 | #3,879 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,560 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,281 |
| 1965 | 5 | #3,974 |
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Famous people named Boaz
- Boaz Ma'uda Singer · b. 1987
- Boaz Myhill Soccer player · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Boaz mean?
From Biblical Hebrew בֹּעַז (Bṓʿaz).
How popular is the name Boaz in 2025?
Boaz ranked #891 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 268 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Boaz?
3,476 babies have been named Boaz in the United States since 1928, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Boaz most popular?
Boaz peaked in 2025, when 268 newborns received the name.
Is Boaz a boy or girl name?
Boaz is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Boaz rising or falling?
Boaz is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Boaz?
Well-known people named Boaz include Boaz Ma'uda (singer), Boaz Myhill (soccer player).