Boston Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBAH-stən / /ˈbɔːstən/English; American
Meaning
English: 'from Boston'; American: 'town of the monks'
Historical & Cultural Background
Boston is a city in Massachusetts, founded in 1630. It played a significant role in American history, particularly during the American Revolution. The name Boston has been used as a given name, particularly in the United States, reflecting a trend of place names being adopted as personal names. Its usage has gained popularity in recent years.
Trend Summary
The name Boston has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
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Famous people named Boston
Boston Rob Mariano is a reality television personality known for his appearances on 'Survivor'.
Boston George is a notable figure in the drug trafficking world, known for his connections in the 1970s.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Boston was first seen in the United States in 1880. Boston has ranked as high as #914 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in Utah, Texas, California, Oklahoma, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Boston has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Boston (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 47 | |
| UT | 36 | |
| CA | 26 | |
| OK | 22 | |
| OH | 20 | |
| AZ | 18 | |
| IN | 17 | |
| GA | 16 | |
| TN | 16 | |
| ID | 15 | |
| WA | 14 | |
| LA | 13 | |
| MI | 13 | |
| MO | 13 | |
| NC | 11 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 16 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1921 | 21 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 21 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 46 |
| 1993 | 34 |
| 1994 | 44 |
| 1995 | 57 |
| 1996 | 55 |
| 1997 | 60 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 73 |
| 2000 | 83 |
| 2001 | 75 |
| 2002 | 116 |
| 2003 | 130 |
| 2004 | 188 |
| 2005 | 302 |
| 2006 | 374 |
| 2007 | 388 |
| 2008 | 461 |
| 2009 | 492 |
| 2010 | 462 |
| 2011 | 456 |
| 2012 | 487 |
| 2013 | 465 |
| 2014 | 497 |
| 2015 | 451 |
| 2016 | 416 |
| 2017 | 389 |
| 2018 | 407 |
| 2019 | 451 |
| 2020 | 462 |
| 2021 | 464 |
| 2022 | 454 |
| 2023 | 433 |
| 2024 | 449 |