Boston

Boston - A very unique male name

Boston appeared on the charts for the first time in 1914 on position #1329. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Boston and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Boston? 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 Boston. The baby boy name Boston was given to 419 baby boys in 2025, ranking #617 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,499 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Boston peaked in popularity 17 years ago in 2009 on position 532.

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Boston is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Boston is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #117 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,269.

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 Boston is where you live.

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Boston origin and meaning

English place name

From Boston, the city — the English original meant 'Botolph's town'; the Massachusetts city was named for it

Boston is a transferred place name: the Lincolnshire town, named for Saint Botolph, gave its name to the Massachusetts capital, and American parents borrowed it back as a given name. It has been used sporadically since 1914 and peaked in 2014 during the place-name fashion.

Attested etymology

Boston is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Boston, pop culture references for the name Boston and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Boston

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

Bastian / Bogdan / Bastion / Bexton / Bostyn / Bastien / Baxton /

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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 year (table view)

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Even more about Boston

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 Boston 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 Boston?

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

BAW-stun · /ˈbɔːstən/

Around the world

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

Famous bearers

• Boston Scott — NFL running back, formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles (b. 1995) Contemporary

Style

Place name

Why parents choose it

Parents pick Boston for hometown pride or for its strong, collegiate sound — a place name with real affection behind it.

Worth knowing

• It works best with a genuine connection to the city; without one it can read as random, and 'Boss' nicknames follow.