Boden

Boden - A very unique male name

Boden appeared on the charts for the first time in 2002 on position #1957. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Boden and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Boden? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Boden. The baby boy name Boden was given to 281 baby boys in 2025, ranking #778 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 5,218 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Boden peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 750.

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Boden is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Boden is currently topping the baby name charts in North Dakota at position #121 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,777.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Boden is where you live.

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Boden origin and meaning

Transferred surname (English and German traditions)

Uncertain — as a surname Boden has several possible sources, including English place names and a German word for ground or soil; no single derivation covers American use

Boden arrived in the data in 2002 alongside its shorter cousin Bode, sharing the same surname-style, outdoorsy moment. It peaked in 2023 and holds in the 700s — a two-syllable version of the Bode sound with a softer, more name-like finish.

Origin uncertain

Boden is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Boden

We've found the following names that sound similar to Boden, sorted by popularity.

Beauden / Bohdan / Bowden / Baden / Bodin /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Boden

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Boden a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Boden?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

BOH-den · /ˈboʊdən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Bodan — Rare respelling
• Bowden — The related surname spelling, a separate entry

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2002, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Boden offers the Bode trend in a fuller form — rustic surname polish that still feels new as a first name.

Worth knowing

• Its surname origin is genuinely unsettled, so no confident meaning can be offered
• Bode, Bodie, Bowden and Boden will be interchanged by others