Bo
- US rank
- #449
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #449 in 2025
698 babies were named Bo in the US in 2025. It has climbed 91 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1929–2025
US births per million boys, 1907–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Bo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,447 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Bo, 698 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBo first shows up in US birth records in 1907, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 118 years since.
- Best yearBo is at its all-time high right now: #449 in 2025.
- Then vs nowBo is 5.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 12,920 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 2,447.
- TrendBo has climbed 91 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #449. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBo is most popular in Montana, where it ranks #173, followed by South Dakota (#192) and Utah (#193). It's in the top 1,000 in 37 states.
- OriginBo is the most popular Chinese boy name in the US. That's out of 57 Chinese boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Bo
Bo is a boy name of American and Chinese origin. It has 2 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-bo”. US birth records list Bo for boys from 1907 to 2025, in 96 of those 119 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #449 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #449, with 698 babies.
Origin:American namesChinese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 4.5 | 222,222 girls |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,538,462 girls |
| 1980s | 11 | 92,764 girls |
| 1990s | 6.5 | 154,799 girls |
| 2000s | 8.9 | 111,982 girls |
| 2010s | 13 | 78,186 girls |
| 2020s | 16 | 60,852 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 | 87,977 boys |
| 1910s | 2.4 | 413,223 boys |
| 1920s | 3.8 | 261,780 boys |
| 1930s | 2.3 | 442,478 boys |
| 1940s | 3.3 | 305,810 boys |
| 1950s | 6.9 | 145,349 boys |
| 1960s | 13 | 74,460 boys |
| 1970s | 35 | 28,969 boys |
| 1980s | 101 | 9,870 boys |
| 1990s | 109 | 9,168 boys |
| 2000s | 111 | 9,016 boys |
| 2010s | 206 | 4,846 boys |
| 2020s | 365 | 2,737 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Bo
What is the origin of the name Bo?
Bo has American, Chinese roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Bo a boy or girl name?
Bo is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Bo?
Bo ranked #449 for US boys in 2025, given to 698 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#449).