How Many People Are Named Bosco?
Complete statistics for the name Bosco: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bosco is a name with Italian roots, often associated with the word for "forest" or "woodland." There are roughly 391 people living in the US with this name today, meaning about 1 in 844,718 Americans share it. It's a rising name that hit its peak in 2022 with 31 births recorded.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, humanitarianism, and a deep desire to serve others. It's a number associated with wisdom gained through experience and a generous, selfless spirit.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 394 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bosco Through the Generations
Bosco is a genuinely modern name in the United States, and it's one that tells a clear generational story. All 394 recorded births fall within the under-30 age group, with zero bearers between 30 and 60, and zero over 60. That means every single American named Bosco is part of the youngest generation. The average age of a person with this name is just 10 years old, which really highlights how recently it's entered the picture. Its peak year came in 2022, when 31 babies received the name, showing a rising trend that doesn't seem to be slowing down. Globally, the name ranks #4,766 with about 219,612 living bearers, and it's most common outside the US in Uganda, where it has deep cultural roots. With only 391 estimated living bearers in America, Bosco remains very rare here, but its upward trajectory suggests we'll be hearing it a lot more in the years to come.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bosco's Italian roots
📄 About the Name Bosco
How Many People Have the Name Bosco?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,208 people in the United States currently share the name Bosco. That works out to roughly 1 in every 78,766 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Bosco a Common or Rare Name?
Bosco is classified as 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 Bosco Mean?
Bosco means "Forest or woodland" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bosco in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Bosco Most Popular?
The name Bosco reached peak popularity in 2022, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Bosco?
Approximately 4,208 people named Bosco live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,208. That works out to roughly 1 in 78,766 Americans.
Is Bosco a rare name?
Bosco is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 78,766 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bosco mean?
Bosco means "Forest or woodland" and comes from Italian origins.
Is Bosco more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Bosco are male and 0% are female.
When was Bosco most popular?
Bosco peaked in 2022 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.