Boe

Boe - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Boe at a glance

Boe is ranked #3786 among boy baby names in 2021, with 5 births in 2021. It peaked in 2018 at #3030 and first appeared on the charts in 2011.

Rank in 2021
#3786
Births in 2021
5
Peak year
2018 (#3030)
First appeared
2011
Trend
#3858 in 2011 → #3786 in 2021 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 301,319 boys
Visitor rating
3.8/5 (4 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Boe appeared on the charts for the first time in 2011 on position #3858. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Boe and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Boe? 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 Boe. The baby boy name Boe was given to 5 baby boys in 2021, ranking #3786 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 301,319 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Boe peaked in popularity 8 years ago in 2018 on position 3030.



Famous with this name

Alisha Boe
Alfie Boe
Christoffer Boe


How would you rate Boe, 1-5?

Rating: 3.8/5 (4 recent votes)


Boe is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Boe is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #819 - and is the least popular in Minnesota at position #819.

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 Boe is where you live.


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Boe origin and meaning

Boe is a 3 letter name with 1 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Boe, pop culture references for the name Boe and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Boe

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

Bobby / Bob / Beau / Bobbie / Bo / Baby / Bowie / Babyboy / Bee / Boy /

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.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20213786
20183030
20143547
20113858

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Minnesota819

Even more about Boe


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 Boe 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 Boe?

1 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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#
On chart
2018
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Boe
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 301,319
Letter count 3
Syllable count 1
Year first discovered 2011
2021 births +5

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