Boden
Boy name · Celtic · French · Scandinavian
- US rank
- #769
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #757 in 2023
333 babies were named Boden in the US in 2025. It has climbed 53 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1987–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Boden you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,128 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Boden, 333 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Boden would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBoden first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #757.
- Then vs nowBoden is 22× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 114,943 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 5,128.
- TrendBoden has climbed 53 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #769. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBoden is most popular in North Dakota, where it ranks #120, followed by South Dakota (#145) and Minnesota (#231). It's in the top 1,000 in 20 states.
About the name Boden
Boden is a boy name of Celtic, French and Scandinavian origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-den”. US birth records list Boden for boys from 1987 to 2025, in 34 of those 39 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #757 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #769, with 333 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesFrench namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.2 | 810,811 boys |
| 1990s | 3.7 | 267,380 boys |
| 2000s | 48 | 20,691 boys |
| 2010s | 102 | 9,768 boys |
| 2020s | 177 | 5,656 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Boden
What is the origin of the name Boden?
Boden has Celtic, French, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Boden a boy or girl name?
Boden is a boy name.
How popular is the name Boden?
Boden ranked #769 for US boys in 2025, given to 333 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#757).