How Many People Are Named Borys?
Complete statistics for the name Borys: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Borys, a very rare male name, only 17 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 19,474,783 Americans. The majority of those named Borys are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1958.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 69All 23 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: 1958Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Borys Through the Generations
Borys has seen a stable presence through the decades, peaking in 1958 with seven births. Today, there are 17 individuals bearing this name in the United States, with the oldest generation dominating the count. Of the 23 recorded births, none are under 30, indicating a strong skew towards older Americans. This trend suggests Borys is a name cherished by families from a bygone era, maintaining its charm without becoming overly trendy.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Borys's Slavic roots
📄 About the Name Borys
How Many People Have the Name Borys?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 880 people in the United States currently share the name Borys. That works out to roughly 1 in every 376,647 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Borys a Common or Rare Name?
Borys 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 Borys Mean?
Borys means "strength" and comes from Slavic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Borys in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Borys Most Popular?
The name Borys reached peak popularity in 1958, with 7 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 Borys?
Approximately 880 people named Borys live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 880. That works out to roughly 1 in 376,647 Americans.
Is Borys a rare name?
Borys is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 376,647 Americans has this name.
What does the name Borys mean?
Borys means "strength" and comes from Slavic origins.
Is Borys more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Borys are male and 0% are female.
When was Borys most popular?
Borys peaked in 1958 with 7 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.