How Many People Are Named Boris?
Complete statistics for the name Boris: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Boris, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 95,786 Americans today, making it quite unique. With an estimated 3,445 people bearing this name in the US, it peaked in popularity back in 1970.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 50All 4,584 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: 1970Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Boris Through the Generations
Boris has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, though its popularity has been on a slow decline since peaking in 1970 with 82 births. Today, the name's bearers are evenly distributed across different age groups, with 32% under 30, 34% aged 30-60, and another 34% over 60, indicating a balanced generational spread. This distribution suggests that Boris is a name that bridges classic and modern tastes, appealing to both older and younger generations alike.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Boris
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📄 About the Name Boris
How Many People Have the Name Boris?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,261 people in the United States currently share the name Boris. That works out to roughly 1 in every 146,594 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Boris a Common or Rare Name?
Boris 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Boris in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Boris Most Popular?
The name Boris reached peak popularity in 1970, with 82 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Boris?
Approximately 2,261 people named Boris live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,261. That works out to roughly 1 in 146,594 Americans.
Is Boris a rare name?
Boris is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 146,594 Americans has this name.
What does the name Boris mean?
The meaning and origin of Boris are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Boris more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Boris are male and 0% are female.
When was Boris most popular?
Boris peaked in 1970 with 82 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.