Boy nameCurrently #451 in the USRising
Bo
//ˈboʊ//
1 syllablePeak year: 20242 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Bo's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Bo's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Bo |
|---|---|
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 15 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 21 |
| 1959 | 24 |
| 1960 | 27 |
| 1961 | 29 |
| 1962 | 26 |
| 1963 | 32 |
| 1964 | 23 |
| 1965 | 18 |
| 1966 | 27 |
| 1967 | 22 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1969 | 29 |
| 1970 | 25 |
| 1971 | 36 |
| 1972 | 49 |
| 1973 | 55 |
| 1974 | 45 |
| 1975 | 51 |
| 1976 | 59 |
| 1977 | 77 |
| 1978 | 73 |
| 1979 | 106 |
| 1980 | 263 |
| 1981 | 263 |
| 1982 | 177 |
| 1983 | 153 |
| 1984 | 219 |
| 1985 | 170 |
| 1986 | 187 |
| 1987 | 202 |
| 1988 | 187 |
| 1989 | 231 |
| 1990 | 293 |
| 1991 | 295 |
| 1992 | 291 |
| 1993 | 244 |
| 1994 | 209 |
| 1995 | 183 |
| 1996 | 200 |
| 1997 | 158 |
| 1998 | 185 |
| 1999 | 194 |
| 2000 | 157 |
| 2001 | 169 |
| 2002 | 173 |
| 2003 | 203 |
| 2004 | 215 |
| 2005 | 279 |
| 2006 | 297 |
| 2007 | 307 |
| 2008 | 282 |
| 2009 | 305 |
| 2010 | 274 |
| 2011 | 311 |
| 2012 | 309 |
| 2013 | 344 |
| 2014 | 427 |
| 2015 | 451 |
| 2016 | 480 |
| 2017 | 453 |
| 2018 | 515 |
| 2019 | 524 |
| 2020 | 545 |
| 2021 | 663 |
| 2022 | 643 |
| 2023 | 654 |
| 2024 | 708 |
Bo through the decades
- Bo peaked in 2024, when 708 babies were named Bo in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Bo has risen 80% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Bo currently ranks #451 in the US and is on the rise.