How Many People Are Named Boe?
Complete statistics for the name Boe: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Boe is a very rare name, originating from a modern American coinage. Only 1,036 people named Boe live in the US today, making up just 1 in 318,439 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2021 with 42 births, showing its recent rise.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 1,065 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: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Boe Through the Generations
Boe stands out as a name that's truly part of the younger generation. With 730 individuals under 30 years old, it's clear that this name is embraced by a younger demographic. The average age of those named Boe is 22, indicating that it's a relatively new name gaining traction. As of now, the name Boe is on the rise, with most of its bearers being under 30, suggesting it's becoming increasingly popular among parents looking for unique names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Boe's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Boe
How Many People Have the Name Boe?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,806 people in the United States currently share the name Boe. That works out to roughly 1 in every 87,086 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Boe a Common or Rare Name?
Boe is classified as 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 Boe Mean?
Boe means "modern American coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Boe in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Boe Most Popular?
The name Boe reached peak popularity in 2021, with 42 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 Boe?
Approximately 3,806 people named Boe live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,806. That works out to roughly 1 in 87,086 Americans.
Is Boe a rare name?
Boe is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 87,086 Americans has this name.
What does the name Boe mean?
Boe means "modern American coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Boe more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Boe are male and 2% are female.
When was Boe most popular?
Boe peaked in 2021 with 42 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.