Boone
Every Boone since 1889 — 6,892 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Boone
Boone is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #423 in 2025 with 762 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1889, 6,892 American babies have been named Boone. Its peak came in 2025, when 762 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 Boone stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Boone 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 | — | — | 762 | #423 |
| 2024 | — | — | 558 | #534 |
| 2023 | — | — | 475 | #596 |
| 2022 | — | — | 468 | #602 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,656 | 488 | #573 |
| 2020 | — | — | 478 | #581 |
| 2019 | — | — | 402 | #657 |
| 2018 | — | — | 379 | #666 |
| 2017 | — | — | 337 | #718 |
| 2016 | — | — | 298 | #794 |
| 2015 | — | — | 222 | #944 |
| 2014 | — | — | 195 | #1,035 |
| 2013 | — | — | 158 | #1,145 |
| 2012 | — | — | 128 | #1,329 |
| 2011 | — | — | 93 | #1,636 |
| 2010 | — | — | 88 | #1,727 |
| 2009 | — | — | 88 | #1,742 |
| 2008 | — | — | 70 | #2,007 |
| 2007 | — | — | 61 | #2,188 |
| 2006 | — | — | 51 | #2,408 |
| 2005 | — | — | 53 | #2,240 |
| 2004 | — | — | 31 | #3,167 |
| 2003 | — | — | 37 | #2,677 |
| 2002 | — | — | 36 | #2,638 |
| 2001 | — | — | 36 | #2,623 |
| 2000 | — | — | 33 | #2,745 |
| 1995 | — | — | 28 | #2,629 |
| 1990 | — | — | 22 | #2,875 |
| 1985 | — | — | 35 | #1,729 |
| 1980 | — | — | 17 | #2,737 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,460 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,282 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | 9 | #2,600 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 7 | #2,904 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,059 |
| 1925 | — | — | 6 | #3,787 |
| 1920 | — | — | 15 | #2,148 |
| 1915 | — | — | 6 | #3,448 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Boone in 2025?
Boone ranked #423 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 762 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Boone?
6,892 babies have been named Boone in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Boone most popular?
Boone peaked in 2025, when 762 newborns received the name.
Is Boone a boy or girl name?
Boone is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Boone rising or falling?
Boone is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.