451births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
1894Peak · United States
#9714United States 2025
Boss is a boy name family recorded 451 times in 1 country since 1881. It ranks highest today in the United States (#9714 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1894, at 3.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Boss
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boss | English | 451 | 🇺🇸 United States | #9714 | 1894 | ▼ 12 % |
Questions about Boss
How popular is the name Boss?
In 2025 it ranked #9714 in the United States. Official registers record 451 births across 1 country.
When was Boss most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1894, at 3.8 births per 100,000.
Is Boss a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Boss is a boy name.