Boden Boy

Popularity: #631 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationBOH-den / /ˈboʊ.dən/

English; Scandinavian

Meaning

English: hill; Scandinavian: shelter

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Boden has roots in both English and Scandinavian cultures. In English, it is derived from a geographical term referring to a hill or mound. In Scandinavian contexts, it can imply a place of shelter or protection. The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Boden has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

BodhiBrandonBrodenBowen

Variants

  • Bodhi

International Variants

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Famous people named Boden

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Sibling Suggestions

BradenAldenJadenCadenHayden

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Boden was first seen in the United States in 1987. Boden has ranked as high as #1038 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Minnesota, Washington, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Boden has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Boden (2024)

StateBirthsShare
MN 22
9%
CA 20
8%
IL 16
6%
OH 14
6%
WI 14
6%
ND 12
5%
WA 12
5%
MI 12
5%
NC 11
4%
ID 10
4%
NY 9
4%
UT 9
4%
OR 9
4%
MA 9
4%
PA 9
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19877
19929
19939
19959
19966
19979
19989
199921
200017
200124
200255
200359
200489
200598
2006157
2007168
2008145
2009162
2010187
2011189
2012159
2013153
2014210
2015210
2016179
2017183
2018217
2019234
2020279
2021288
2022282
2023344
2024305