1,070births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1939Peak · Ontario
#5208United States 2025
Boy is a boy name family recorded 1,070 times in 3 countries since 1900. It ranks highest today in the United States (#5208 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ontario in 1939, at 8.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Boy
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boy | English | 923 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5208 | 1903 | ▼ 26 % |
| Boy | English | 137 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1939 | – |
| Boy | English | 10 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1996 | – |
Questions about Boy
How popular is the name Boy?
In 2025 it ranked #5208 in the United States. Official registers record 1,070 births across 3 countries.
When was Boy most popular?
It peaked in Ontario in 1939, at 8.3 births per 100,000.
Is Boy a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Boy is a boy name.