How Many People Are Named Boniface?

Complete statistics for the name Boniface: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Boniface
Very Rare
Latin

Boniface means 'blessed with victory' and only 23 people in the US today carry this name, making it incredibly rare at 1 in 14,290,979 Americans. The majority of those named Boniface are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~980
Living in US
1 in 338,214
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Blessed with victory
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Victorious Resolute Dignified
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

357,866
Worldwide Bearers
#2,910
Global Rank
🇨🇩 DR Congo
74,420
🇳🇬 Nigeria
64,046
🇰🇪 Kenya
44,046
🇹🇿 Tanzania
41,227
🇺🇬 Uganda
19,218
🇧🇮 Burundi
15,931
🇨🇲 Cameroon
14,868
🇷🇼 Rwanda
14,503
🇨🇫 Central African Republic
14,267
🇿🇲 Zambia
8,153

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
23 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 92
19
Would be under 30 (11%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
148
Would be over 60 (89%)

All 167 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: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
64
Classic Feel
73
Modern Appeal
37
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Boniface Through the Generations

Boniface, a name steeped in history and meaning 'blessed with victory', has seen its peak popularity in 1924 when 14 babies were given this moniker. Today, there are just 23 people named Boniface living in the United States, with the average age sitting at 92 years old. The age distribution reveals a stark contrast, with 148 individuals over the age of 60, compared to only 19 under 30, indicating a strong preference for this name among older generations.

✨ Similar Names to Boniface

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Boniface's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Boniface

How Many People Have the Name Boniface?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 980 people in the United States currently share the name Boniface. That works out to roughly 1 in every 338,214 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Boniface a Common or Rare Name?

Boniface 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 Boniface Mean?

Boniface means "blessed with victory" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Boniface in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Boniface Most Popular?

The name Boniface reached peak popularity in 1924, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Boniface?

Approximately 980 people named Boniface live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 980. That works out to roughly 1 in 338,214 Americans.

Is Boniface a rare name?

Boniface is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 338,214 Americans has this name.

What does the name Boniface mean?

Boniface means "blessed with victory" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Boniface more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Boniface are male and 0% are female.

When was Boniface most popular?

Boniface peaked in 1924 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US980
All-Time Births980
1 in X1 in 338,214
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age92
Peak Year1924
World Rank#2,910
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.