BoyEnglish origin

Boston: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A child from the town near the monastery.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#595
Peak
#536 in 2012

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #92818801910: #121019101920: #235219201940: #250219401950: #306019501970: #428119701980: #498919801990: #237619902000: #147720002005: #68720052010: #54620102015: #60520152020: #5952020#1#4989

What Boston Means

Boston is a boy name of English origin. A child from the town near the monastery.

How Popular Boston Is

Boston currently ranks #595 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #536 in 2012. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Boston

  • At its most popular, Boston reached #536 in the U.S. in 2012.
  • Boston is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It has a fresh, modern feel that appeals to today's parents.

Names Like Boston

Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Boston

English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Boston.

Questions About Boston

What does Boston mean?

Boston is a boy name of English origin. A child from the town near the monastery.

How popular is Boston?

Boston currently ranks #595 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #536 in 2012. It has held steady.

Where does Boston come from?

Boston comes from English roots. At its most popular, Boston reached #536 in the U.S. in 2012.

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