Boris
Every Boris since 1911 — 4,621 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Boris
Boris is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,189 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1911, 4,621 American babies have been named Boris. Its peak came in 1970, when 82 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Boris stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Boris year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,189 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3,341 |
| 2023 | 32 | #3,577 |
| 2022 | 34 | #3,421 |
| 2021 | 42 | #2,922 |
| 2020 | 50 | #2,552 |
| 2019 | 48 | #2,662 |
| 2018 | 52 | #2,478 |
| 2017 | 51 | #2,495 |
| 2016 | 47 | #2,629 |
| 2015 | 49 | #2,532 |
| 2014 | 54 | #2,375 |
| 2013 | 64 | #2,092 |
| 2012 | 47 | #2,598 |
| 2011 | 48 | #2,549 |
| 2010 | 47 | #2,584 |
| 2009 | 46 | #2,667 |
| 2008 | 73 | #1,952 |
| 2007 | 49 | #2,536 |
| 2006 | 65 | #2,038 |
| 2005 | 61 | #2,036 |
| 2004 | 65 | #1,883 |
| 2003 | 52 | #2,129 |
| 2002 | 59 | #1,894 |
| 2001 | 55 | #1,960 |
| 2000 | 56 | #1,877 |
| 1995 | 72 | #1,393 |
| 1990 | 54 | #1,547 |
| 1985 | 40 | #1,597 |
| 1980 | 31 | #1,814 |
| 1975 | 40 | #1,382 |
| 1970 | 82 | #891 |
| 1965 | 54 | #1,000 |
| 1960 | 37 | #1,298 |
| 1955 | 32 | #1,339 |
| 1950 | 9 | #2,601 |
| 1945 | 9 | #2,414 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,196 |
| 1935 | 21 | #1,497 |
| 1930 | 33 | #1,237 |
| 1925 | 41 | #1,091 |
| 1920 | 29 | #1,351 |
| 1915 | 27 | #1,270 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Boris
- Boris Yeltsin Politician · 1931–2007
- Boris Pasternak Writer · 1890–1960
- Boris Godunov Politician · 1552–1605
- Boris III of Bulgaria Politician · 1894–1943
- Boris Spassky Chess player · b. 1937
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Boris in 2025?
Boris ranked #3,189 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Boris?
4,621 babies have been named Boris in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Boris most popular?
Boris peaked in 1970, when 82 newborns received the name.
Is Boris a boy or girl name?
Boris is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Boris rising or falling?
Boris is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Boris?
Well-known people named Boris include Boris Yeltsin (politician), Boris Pasternak (writer), Boris Godunov (politician).