Bosco
Every Bosco since 1998 — 432 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bosco
Bosco is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,190 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 432 American babies have been named Bosco. Its peak came in 2025, when 37 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 Bosco stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bosco 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 | #3,190 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3,704 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,473 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,630 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,260 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,444 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,240 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,576 |
| 2017 | 19 | #4,962 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,208 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,091 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,155 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,195 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,018 |
| 2011 | 14 | #5,981 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,771 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,135 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,107 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,656 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8,823 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bosco in 2025?
Bosco ranked #3,190 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 Bosco?
432 babies have been named Bosco in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bosco most popular?
Bosco peaked in 2025, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Bosco a boy or girl name?
Bosco is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bosco rising or falling?
Bosco is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.