Boe
Every Boe since 1971 — 1,101 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Boe
Boe is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,318 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,101 American babies have been named Boe. Its peak came in 2021, when 42 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 Boe stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Boe year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 35 | #3,318 |
| 2024 | — | — | 32 | #3,532 |
| 2023 | — | — | 37 | #3,234 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,702 | 35 | #3,346 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,654 | 37 | #3,188 |
| 2020 | — | — | 27 | #3,828 |
| 2019 | — | — | 33 | #3,432 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,093 | 36 | #3,176 |
| 2017 | — | — | 34 | #3,318 |
| 2016 | — | — | 39 | #3,001 |
| 2015 | — | — | 40 | #2,925 |
| 2014 | — | — | 37 | #3,042 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,410 | 34 | #3,193 |
| 2012 | — | — | 23 | #4,265 |
| 2011 | — | — | 35 | #3,174 |
| 2010 | — | — | 26 | #3,905 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,583 |
| 2008 | — | — | 31 | #3,492 |
| 2007 | — | — | 20 | #4,655 |
| 2006 | — | — | 22 | #4,239 |
| 2005 | — | — | 19 | #4,490 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,278 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14 | #5,300 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,431 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,509 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,370 |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,542 |
| 1990 | — | — | 12 | #4,440 |
| 1985 | — | — | 11 | #3,823 |
| 1980 | — | — | 22 | #2,289 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,459 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Boe in 2025?
Boe ranked #3,318 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Boe?
1,101 babies have been named Boe in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Boe most popular?
Boe peaked in 2021, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Boe a boy or girl name?
Boe is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Boe rising or falling?
Boe has been roughly stable over the past decade.