How Many People Are Named Boruch?

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

Boruch
Very Rare
Hebrew

Boruch, a rare Hebrew name, stands out with only 1,079 people bearing it in the US, making up just 1 in 305,797 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 70%, are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern choice.

~330
Living in US
1 in 1,004,392
Americans
2013
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Blessed
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Blessed Fortunate Resilient
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,954
Worldwide Bearers
#274,985
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,079
🇮🇱 Israel
58
🇬🇧 England
54
🇧🇷 Brazil
30
🇦🇷 Argentina
15
🇨🇦 Canada
6
🇦🇺 Australia
5
🇿🇦 South Africa
5
🇹🇭 Thailand
2
🇩🇪 Germany
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,079 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
780
Would be under 30 (70%)
305
Would be 30–60 (27%)
25
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 1,110 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: 2013

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
82

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

📜 Boruch Through the Generations

Boruch has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2013 with 42 births, but it's really taken off among younger generations. With 780 under-30s, it's clear this name is favored by those looking for something fresh. As of now, there are 1,079 Boruchs alive in the US, with an average age of 23, indicating it's a name for the new generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 626
New Jersey 233

✨ Similar Names to Boruch

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Boruch's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Boruch

How Many People Have the Name Boruch?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 330 people in the United States currently share the name Boruch. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,004,392 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Boruch a Common or Rare Name?

Boruch 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 Boruch Mean?

Boruch means "Blessed" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Boruch Most Popular?

The name Boruch reached peak popularity in 2013, with 42 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 Boruch?

Approximately 330 people named Boruch live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 330. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,004,392 Americans.

Is Boruch a rare name?

Boruch is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,004,392 Americans has this name.

What does the name Boruch mean?

Boruch means "Blessed" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Boruch more male or female?

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

When was Boruch most popular?

Boruch peaked in 2013 with 42 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 US330
All-Time Births330
1 in X1 in 1,004,392
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2013
World Rank#274,985
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.