Bo Unisex

Popularity: #408 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationBoh / boʊ

English; Scandinavian; Dutch

Meaning

English: 'to live'; Scandinavian: 'a shelter'; Dutch: 'a boy'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Bo has roots in multiple cultures, including English and Scandinavian. In English, it is often considered a diminutive of names like Bodhi or a standalone name. In Scandinavian countries, it can be derived from the word for 'to live' or 'to dwell.' The name has gained popularity in various regions, particularly in the United States.

Trend Summary

The name Bo has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Beau

International Variants

  • Bo (Chinese)
  • Boh (Hungarian)
  • Beau (French)

Famous people named Bo

Bo Jackson is a former professional American football and baseball player, known for his exceptional athleticism.

Bo Diddley was an influential American rock and roll musician, recognized for his unique sound and rhythm.

Bo Burnham is an American comedian, musician, and filmmaker, acclaimed for his innovative approach to comedy.

Bo Derek is an American actress and model, famous for her role in the film '10' and her impact on popular culture.

Fictional characters named Bo

Bo Peep is a character from the 'Toy Story' franchise, known as a shepherdess and friend of Woody.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bo was first seen in the United States in 1907. Bo has ranked as high as #738 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Tennessee, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Bo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Bo (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 52
8%
TX 52
8%
OH 41
6%
GA 29
5%
PA 26
4%
MO 25
4%
FL 25
4%
UT 23
4%
TN 23
4%
MN 22
3%
MI 21
3%
KY 20
3%
NC 20
3%
AL 18
3%
IN 18
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19075
191610
19187
19196
19208
19216
19225
19235
19259
19279
19308
19326
19355
19365
19405
19448
19456
19478
194810
194914
19509
195110
195213
195315
195414
195510
195612
195712
195821
195924
196027
196129
196226
196332
196423
196518
196627
196722
196825
196929
197025
197136
197249
197350
197445
197551
197659
197777
197873
1979101
1980232
1981237
1982160
1983138
1984201
1985153
1986174
1987186
1988172
1989215
1990277
1991282
1992276
1993229
1994193
1995173
1996191
1997153
1998176
1999185
2000152
2001160
2002159
2003183
2004204
2005259
2006268
2007286
2008261
2009289
2010256
2011293
2012290
2013318
2014413
2015434
2016453
2017432
2018483
2019493
2020525
2021621
2022614
2023632
2024692