Boe
Boy name · English · French · German · Scandinavian
- US rank
- #3,314
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,999 in 1982
35 babies were named Boe in the US in 2025. It has climbed 497 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1971–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Boe you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 48,780 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Boe, 35 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Boe would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBoe first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1982, when it reached #1,999.
- Then vs nowBoe is 4.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 196,078 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 48,780.
- TrendBoe has climbed 497 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,314. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Boe
Boe is a boy name of English, French and German origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-boe”. US birth records list Boe for boys from 1971 to 2025, in 55 of those 55 years. Its best year was 1982, when it ranked #1,999 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,314, with 35 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesGerman namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.8 | 147,300 boys |
| 1980s | 9.0 | 110,497 boys |
| 1990s | 5.3 | 186,916 boys |
| 2000s | 8.5 | 118,064 boys |
| 2010s | 18 | 55,710 boys |
| 2020s | 20 | 51,107 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Boe
What is the origin of the name Boe?
Boe has English, French, German, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Boe a boy or girl name?
Boe is a boy name.
How popular is the name Boe?
Boe ranked #3,314 for US boys in 2025, given to 35 babies. Its best year was 1982 (#1,999).