Boris Boy
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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1911 | 5 |
1912 | 13 |
1913 | 10 |
1914 | 19 |
1915 | 27 |
1916 | 35 |
1917 | 36 |
1918 | 44 |
1919 | 24 |
1920 | 29 |
1921 | 45 |
1922 | 40 |
1923 | 50 |
1924 | 37 |
1925 | 41 |
1926 | 33 |
1927 | 34 |
1928 | 29 |
1929 | 35 |
1930 | 33 |
1931 | 35 |
1932 | 34 |
1933 | 23 |
1934 | 28 |
1935 | 21 |
1936 | 15 |
1937 | 21 |
1938 | 12 |
1939 | 15 |
1940 | 11 |
1941 | 14 |
1942 | 10 |
1943 | 9 |
1944 | 7 |
1945 | 9 |
1946 | 12 |
1947 | 16 |
1948 | 9 |
1949 | 14 |
1950 | 9 |
1951 | 19 |
1952 | 26 |
1953 | 20 |
1954 | 20 |
1955 | 32 |
1956 | 38 |
1957 | 34 |
1958 | 43 |
1959 | 46 |
1960 | 37 |
1961 | 63 |
1962 | 76 |
1963 | 62 |
1964 | 63 |
1965 | 54 |
1966 | 61 |
1967 | 56 |
1968 | 59 |
1969 | 66 |
1970 | 82 |
1971 | 58 |
1972 | 54 |
1973 | 51 |
1974 | 54 |
1975 | 40 |
1976 | 43 |
1977 | 30 |
1978 | 35 |
1979 | 34 |
1980 | 31 |
1981 | 38 |
1982 | 36 |
1983 | 45 |
1984 | 38 |
1985 | 40 |
1986 | 36 |
1987 | 54 |
1988 | 36 |
1989 | 47 |
1990 | 54 |
1991 | 71 |
1992 | 65 |
1993 | 59 |
1994 | 65 |
1995 | 72 |
1996 | 50 |
1997 | 53 |
1998 | 62 |
1999 | 52 |
2000 | 56 |
2001 | 55 |
2002 | 59 |
2003 | 52 |
2004 | 65 |
2005 | 61 |
2006 | 65 |
2007 | 49 |
2008 | 73 |
2009 | 46 |
2010 | 47 |
2011 | 48 |
2012 | 47 |
2013 | 64 |
2014 | 54 |
2015 | 49 |
2016 | 47 |
2017 | 51 |
2018 | 52 |
2019 | 48 |
2020 | 50 |
2021 | 42 |
2022 | 34 |
2023 | 32 |
2024 | 35 |