How Many People Are Named Bostyn?

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

Bostyn
Very Rare
English (modern coined variant)

Bostyn is a very rare name, with only 976 people alive in the U.S. and just 1 in 338,163 Americans bearing this name. It peaked in 2016 with 77 births, and most Bostyns are under 30, making it a truly modern name.

~976
Living in US
1 in 338,163
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A modern respelling of Boston, likely meaning 'Botulf's stone' or 'Botulf's town'.
🌐
Origin
English (modern coined variant)
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Adventurous Independent Spirited
5
Life Path Number

The number 5 is traditionally associated with freedom, change, and a love of adventure. People connected to this number tend to be curious, adaptable, and drawn to new experiences and variety in life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

979
Worldwide Bearers
#7,463,778
Global Rank
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇧🇪 Belgium
1
🇺🇸 United States
976

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
283 (29%)
♀ Female
693 (71%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
983
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 983 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

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

📜 Bostyn Through the Generations

Bostyn has a unique journey through the generations. With just 976 living bearers, it's incredibly rare, especially considering its peak year of 2016 when 77 babies were named Bostyn. This stark contrast between its all-time births and current living population highlights its rarity. The fact that almost all Bostyns are under 30 underscores its modernity and the name's recent surge in popularity. It's fascinating how such a small number of people can create a distinct demographic profile, with no one aged 30-60 or over 60, indicating a name that's firmly rooted in contemporary culture.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Utah 123
Texas 59
Oklahoma 12
California 8
Illinois 6
Idaho 5

✨ Similar Names to Bostyn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bostyn's English (modern coined variant) roots

📄 About the Name Bostyn

How Many People Have the Name Bostyn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 976 people in the United States currently share the name Bostyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 338,163 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bostyn a Common or Rare Name?

Bostyn 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 Bostyn Mean?

Bostyn means "A modern respelling of Boston, likely meaning 'Botulf's stone' or 'Botulf's town'." and comes from English (modern coined variant) origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Bostyn in SSA data, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

When Was Bostyn Most Popular?

The name Bostyn reached peak popularity in 2016, with 77 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 Bostyn?

Approximately 976 people named Bostyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 983. That works out to roughly 1 in 338,163 Americans.

Is Bostyn a rare name?

Bostyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 338,163 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bostyn mean?

Bostyn means "A modern respelling of Boston, likely meaning 'Botulf's stone' or 'Botulf's town'." and comes from English (modern coined variant) origins.

Is Bostyn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 29% of people named Bostyn are male and 71% are female.

When was Bostyn most popular?

Bostyn peaked in 2016 with 77 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.

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 US976
All-Time Births983
1 in X1 in 338,163
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2016
World Rank#7,463,778
Male %29%
Female %71%

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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.