Boone
Boy name · English · French · Latin
Meaninggood · Old French
- US rank
- #423
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #423 in 2025
762 babies were named Boone in the US in 2025. It has climbed 158 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1889–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Boone you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,242 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Boone, 762 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Boone would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBoone first shows up in US birth records in 1889, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 136 years since.
- Best yearBoone is at its all-time high right now: #423 in 2025.
- Then vs nowBoone is 27× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 59,524 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 2,242.
- TrendBoone has climbed 158 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #423. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBoone is most popular in Montana, where it ranks #96, followed by South Dakota (#116) and Utah (#151). It's in the top 1,000 in 33 states.
- MeaningIn Old French, Boone means “good”. Our records link it to English, French and Latin roots.
About the name Boone
Boone is a boy name of English, French and Latin origin meaning “good”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-one”. US birth records list Boone for boys from 1889 to 2025, in 87 of those 137 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #423 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #423, with 762 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 45 | 22,124 boys |
| 1900s | 4.2 | 238,663 boys |
| 1910s | 7.7 | 130,548 boys |
| 1920s | 8.1 | 123,457 boys |
| 1930s | 3.9 | 257,069 boys |
| 1940s | 1.1 | 917,431 boys |
| 1950s | 0.8 | 1,333,333 boys |
| 1960s | 1.2 | 819,672 boys |
| 1970s | 6.2 | 160,256 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 82,034 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 67,024 boys |
| 2000s | 25 | 40,404 boys |
| 2010s | 124 | 8,097 boys |
| 2020s | 312 | 3,206 boys |
Other spellings of Boone
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 Boone
What does the name Boone mean?
Boone means “good” in Old French.
What is the origin of the name Boone?
Boone has English, French, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Boone a boy or girl name?
Boone is a boy name.
How popular is the name Boone?
Boone ranked #423 for US boys in 2025, given to 762 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#423).