Boy nameCurrently #9,072 in the USSteady
Boss
//ˈbɑs//
1 syllablePeak year: 20184 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Boss'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.
Boss's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Boss |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 9 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1894 | 13 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Boss through the decades
- Boss peaked in 2018, when 16 babies were named Boss in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Boss has risen 30% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Boss currently ranks #9,072 in the US and is holding steady.