Boris Boy

Popularity: #889 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBOR-iss / /ˈbɔːrɪs/

Slavic; Greek

Meaning

Slavic: 'wolf'; Greek: 'of the city'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Boris has Slavic roots, commonly associated with the meaning 'wolf'. It has been used in various Slavic countries and is often linked to historical figures, including rulers and saints. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Eastern Europe. It is also associated with the Greek word for 'of the city', reflecting a broader cultural significance.

Trend Summary

Boris has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with periods of increased interest, particularly among Eastern European communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Borys
  • Borislav

International Variants

  • Boris (Russian)
  • Borys (Ukrainian)
  • Boris (Bulgarian)
  • Boris (Serbian)

Famous people named Boris

Boris Yeltsin was the first President of Russia, serving from 1991 to 1999.

Boris Becker is a former professional tennis player from Germany, known for winning multiple Grand Slam titles.

Boris Johnson is a British politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022.

Boris Karloff was an English actor famous for his role as Frankenstein's monster in the classic horror films.

Fictional characters named Boris

Boris Badenov is a character from the animated television series 'The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show', known as a villain.

Boris the Animal is a character in the film 'Men in Black 3', portrayed as an antagonist.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Boris was first seen in the United States in 1911. Boris has ranked as high as #1041 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Boris has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Boris (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19115
191213
191310
191419
191527
191635
191736
191844
191924
192029
192145
192240
192350
192437
192541
192633
192734
192829
192935
193033
193135
193234
193323
193428
193521
193615
193721
193812
193915
194011
194114
194210
19439
19447
19459
194612
194716
19489
194914
19509
195119
195226
195320
195420
195532
195638
195734
195843
195946
196037
196163
196276
196362
196463
196554
196661
196756
196859
196966
197082
197158
197254
197351
197454
197540
197643
197730
197835
197934
198031
198138
198236
198345
198438
198540
198636
198754
198836
198947
199054
199171
199265
199359
199465
199572
199650
199753
199862
199952
200056
200155
200259
200352
200465
200561
200665
200749
200873
200946
201047
201148
201247
201364
201454
201549
201647
201751
201852
201948
202050
202142
202234
202332
202435