Boone Boy

Popularity: #391 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BOON //buːn//

Origin: French; English

Meaning: French: good; English: a surname derived from a place name

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Boone has its roots in the Old French word "bon," meaning "good." This term was derived from the Latin "bonus," which also translates to "good." The name entered the English language through the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Old French words and names were adopted into English vernacular. As a surname, Boone was often used to denote a person of good character or a favorable disposition, reflecting the positive connotation of its etymological origins.

Historically, the name Boone gained prominence in the 18th century, particularly through the figure of Daniel Boone (1734–1820), an American frontiersman and explorer known for his significant role in the westward expansion of the United States. Boone's explorations and settlement of Kentucky made him a legendary figure in American history, and his name became synonymous with adventure and pioneering spirit.

His legacy contributed to the name's recognition and cultural significance in American folklore and history. The name Boone has also been associated with various cultural and literary references, often symbolizing qualities such as bravery, exploration, and resilience.

In addition to its historical figures, the name has appeared in various works of literature and popular culture, reinforcing its enduring appeal. The diminutive form "Bo" has also been used informally, although it is less common in historical texts.

Overall, Boone encapsulates a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural resonance, making it a name with a rich historical background.

Famous people named Boone

In this section, you will find notable people named Boone. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Boone who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Boone who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Boone Pickens is a businessman and philanthropist best known for founding Mesa Petroleum and his efforts in energy investment.

Fictional characters named Boone

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Boone Carlyle is a fictional character from the TV series Lost. He is a member of the Oceanic Flight 815 survivors and serves as a key character in the early seasons, particularly in his relationship with Shannon.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Boone, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Boone. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Boone was first seen in the United States in 1889.

Boone has ranked as high as #845 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, Ohio, and Missouri.

In the past 5 years the name Boone has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Boone is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Boone was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Boone.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 762 762 0
2024 558 558 0
2023 475 475 0
2022 468 468 0
2021 493 488 5
2020 478 478 0
2019 402 402 0
2018 379 379 0
2017 337 337 0
2016 298 298 0
2015 222 222 0
2014 195 195 0
2013 158 158 0
2012 128 128 0
2011 93 93 0
2010 88 88 0
2009 88 88 0
2008 70 70 0
2007 61 61 0
2006 51 51 0
2005 53 53 0
2004 31 31 0
2003 37 37 0
2002 36 36 0
2001 36 36 0
2000 33 33 0
1999 25 25 0
1998 33 33 0
1997 27 27 0
1996 34 34 0
1995 28 28 0
1994 39 39 0
1993 24 24 0
1992 37 37 0
1991 21 21 0
1990 22 22 0
1989 18 18 0
1988 25 25 0
1987 25 25 0
1986 27 27 0
1985 35 35 0
1984 36 36 0
1983 13 13 0
1982 13 13 0
1981 16 16 0
1980 17 17 0
1979 18 18 0
1978 8 8 0
1977 13 13 0
1976 17 17 0
1975 10 10 0
1974 12 12 0
1973 11 11 0
1971 7 7 0
1970 6 6 0
1969 7 7 0
1968 6 6 0
1962 5 5 0
1961 5 5 0
1954 5 5 0
1950 9 9 0
1941 6 6 0
1940 7 7 0
1939 9 9 0
1937 5 5 0
1936 7 7 0
1933 7 7 0
1932 8 8 0
1930 5 5 0
1929 6 6 0
1928 13 13 0
1927 11 11 0
1926 6 6 0
1925 6 6 0
1924 8 8 0
1923 9 9 0
1922 6 6 0
1921 9 9 0
1920 15 15 0
1919 12 12 0
1918 12 12 0
1916 8 8 0
1915 6 6 0
1913 8 8 0
1912 9 9 0
1903 5 5 0
1889 5 5 0

Top States for Boone (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 46
9%
OH 33
6%
TN 32
6%
MO 29
6%
FL 23
4%
NC 23
4%
PA 22
4%
UT 20
4%
GA 20
4%
IN 20
4%
OK 19
4%
WI 18
3%
IA 16
3%
CO 14
3%
KY 13
2%
SC 13
2%
WA 12
2%
AR 12
2%
KS 12
2%
NE 12
2%
MN 10
2%
VA 9
2%
IL 9
2%
WV 9
2%
AZ 9
2%
CA 8
2%
MI 8
2%
OR 8
2%
AL 8
2%
MT 7
1%
WY 7
1%
NV 5
1%
MD 5
1%
ID 5
1%
SD 5
1%