How Many People Are Named Bo?
Complete statistics for the name Bo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bo, a very rare male name, is held by just 14,581 people in the US, making up 1 in 22,632 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 68% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, ambition, and leadership.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 15,116 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bo Through the Generations
Bo has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. In 2024, the name reached its peak with 708 births, marking a significant milestone in its adoption. The average age of those named Bo is 22, indicating a strong presence among millennials and Gen Z. With 10,225 under 30, 4,446 aged 30-60, and only 445 over 60, Bo remains a name closely associated with youth and modernity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bo's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Bo
How Many People Have the Name Bo?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,730 people in the United States currently share the name Bo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 191,589 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Bo a Common or Rare Name?
Bo is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Bo Mean?
Bo means "creative variant of Bo" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bo in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.
When Was Bo Most Popular?
The name Bo reached peak popularity in 2024, with 708 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Bo?
Approximately 1,730 people named Bo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,730. That works out to roughly 1 in 191,589 Americans.
Is Bo a rare name?
Bo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 191,589 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bo mean?
Bo means "creative variant of Bo" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Bo more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Bo are male and 6% are female.
When was Bo most popular?
Bo peaked in 2024 with 708 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.