Ghost Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: gohst //ɡoʊst//
Origin: English; Modern
Meaning: Spirit or apparition
Historical & Cultural Background
The name 'Ghost' is derived from the Old English word 'gāst', which means spirit or soul. It has been used in various contexts, often associated with supernatural beings.
In modern times, it has gained popularity as a unique and unconventional name choice.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ghost. 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.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ghost was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Ghost has ranked as high as #1351 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Ghost has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ghost 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 Ghost was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Ghost
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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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 Ghost.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |