How Many People Are Named Boon?

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

Boon
Very Rare
Malaysian

Boon means 'blessing' and is a rare name indeed, with only 15 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 22,196,140 Americans. All of those named Boon are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~2,144
Living in US
1 in 154,594
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Blessing
🌐
Origin
Malaysian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Fortunate Positive Hopeful
1
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why they're often seen taking charge in various situations.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

97,428
Worldwide Bearers
#10,441
Global Rank
🇲🇾 Malaysia
64,195
🇸🇬 Singapore
20,273
🇹🇭 Thailand
4,906
🇨🇳 China
4,315
🇺🇸 United States
1,140
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
1,004
🇦🇺 Australia
281
🇨🇦 Canada
281
🇬🇧 England
188
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
119

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
15 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
15
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 15 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
19
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Boon Through the Generations

Boon, a name that signifies blessing, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 2007 when five babies were given this name. With only 15 individuals currently living in the US, Boon remains a very rare choice. The average age of people named Boon is ten, indicating that most of them were born around 2013, aligning with the stable trend of the name being passed down to younger generations.

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📄 About the Name Boon

How Many People Have the Name Boon?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,144 people in the United States currently share the name Boon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 154,594 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Boon a Common or Rare Name?

Boon 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 Boon Mean?

Boon means "blessing" and comes from Malaysian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Boon Most Popular?

The name Boon reached peak popularity in 2007, with 5 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 Boon?

Approximately 2,144 people named Boon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,144. That works out to roughly 1 in 154,594 Americans.

Is Boon a rare name?

Boon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 154,594 Americans has this name.

What does the name Boon mean?

Boon means "blessing" and comes from Malaysian origins.

Is Boon more male or female?

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

When was Boon most popular?

Boon peaked in 2007 with 5 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 US2,144
All-Time Births2,144
1 in X1 in 154,594
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2007
World Rank#10,441
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.