Bon
Meaninggood · French
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,868 in 1938
5 babies were named Bon in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1926–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Bon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Bon, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBon first shows up in US birth records in 1926, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 99 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1938, when it ranked #2,868. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn French, Bon means “good”. Our records link it to French and Latin roots.
About the name Bon
Bon is a boy name of French and Latin origin meaning “good”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-bon”. US birth records list Bon for boys from 1926 to 2025, in 36 of those 100 years. Its best year was 1938, when it ranked #2,868 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 2.9 | 341,880 boys |
| 1930s | 2.3 | 434,783 boys |
| 1940s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 boys |
| 1980s | 4.4 | 229,358 boys |
| 1990s | 4.4 | 229,885 boys |
| 2000s | 1.6 | 606,061 boys |
| 2010s | 0.8 | 1,190,476 boys |
| 2020s | 0.5 | 2,068,966 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Bon
What does the name Bon mean?
Bon means “good” in French.
What is the origin of the name Bon?
Bon has French, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Bon a boy or girl name?
Bon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Bon?
Bon ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1938 (#2,868).