Boniface
Boy name · Anglo Saxon · English · Latin
Meaninggood fate · Latin
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,101 in 1914
9 babies were named Boniface in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Boniface you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
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Read about Boniface Nduka on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Boniface, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Boniface would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBoniface first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1914, when it ranked #2,101. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn Latin, Boniface means “good fate”. Our records link it to Anglo Saxon, English and Latin roots.
About the name Boniface
Boniface is a boy name of Anglo Saxon, English and Latin origin meaning “good fate”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ace”. US birth records list Boniface for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 24 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1914, when it ranked #2,101 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:Anglo Saxon namesEnglish namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.7 | 114,943 boys |
| 1920s | 6.4 | 155,280 boys |
| 1930s | 2.9 | 350,877 boys |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 2020s | 2.3 | 444,444 boys |
More Anglo Saxon boy names
- Unisex name: Tate · cheerful
- Boy name: Lewis · famous warrior
- Boy name: Finan · fair
- Boy name: Chapman · merchant
- Boy name: Eddison · son of Edward
- Unisex name: Silver · silver
- Boy name: Shephard · sheep herder
- Boy name: Beorn · bear; warrior
Questions about the name Boniface
What does the name Boniface mean?
Boniface means “good fate” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Boniface?
Boniface has Anglo Saxon, English, Latin roots in our records. Other Anglo Saxon names include Tate, Lewis, Finan.
Is Boniface a boy or girl name?
Boniface is a boy name.
How popular is the name Boniface?
Boniface ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1914 (#2,101).