Boss
Every Boss since 1881 — 451 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Boss
Boss is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,849 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 451 American babies have been named Boss. Its peak came in 2018, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Boss stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Boss year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #9,849 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,106 |
| 2023 | 10 | #7,812 |
| 2022 | 12 | #6,882 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,372 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,740 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,143 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,577 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,642 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,084 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,124 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,688 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,652 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,036 |
| 2011 | 14 | #5,982 |
| 2010 | 8 | #8,909 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,756 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,100 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12,599 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12,267 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 7 | #3,521 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,123 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,618 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,182 |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,099 |
| 1890 | 8 | #750 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Boss in 2025?
Boss ranked #9,849 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Boss?
451 babies have been named Boss in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Boss most popular?
Boss peaked in 2018, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Boss a boy or girl name?
Boss is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Boss rising or falling?
Boss is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.