Boy Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBOY / bɔɪEnglish; Old French; Latin
Meaning
English: boy; Old French: young man; Latin: servant
Historical & Cultural Background
The name 'Boy' is derived from the English word for a young male child. It has been used informally to refer to young men and boys throughout history. In some cultures, the term has also been used in a more affectionate or familiar context. The name reflects a straightforward and uncomplicated view of gender identity.
Trend Summary
The name 'Boy' is not commonly used as a given name in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Boy was first seen in the United States in 1900. Boy has ranked as high as #1330 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Texas, North Dakota, Ohio, Georgia, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Boy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Boy (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| WA | 7 | |
| ND | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 33 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 39 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 23 |