Boris
Boris first appears in US records in 1911. It peaked in 1970, when 82 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 37.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Boris popular?
Declining Boris is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1970 peak.
| 2020s | 230 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 507 | |
| 2000s | 581 | |
| 1990s | 603 | |
| 1980s | 401 | |
| 1970s | 481 | |
| 1960s | 597 | |
| 1950s | 287 | |
| 1940s | 111 | |
| 1930s | 237 | |
| 1920s | 373 | |
| 1910s | 213 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Boris mean?
Boris is usually linked to the Slavic for “battle” or “fight.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Boris mean?
Boris means Battle, fight. Boris is usually linked to the Slavic for “battle” or “fight.”
What is the origin of the name Boris?
Boris is of Slavic origin.
How do you pronounce Boris?
Boris is pronounced “BOR-iss.”
Is Boris a boy or a girl name?
Boris is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Boris a popular name right now?
Boris is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1970 peak.
How popular is the name Boris?
In 2025, Boris ranked #3189 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Boris most popular?
Boris was most popular in 1970, when about 82 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Boris?
Names similar to Boris include Yuri, Bogdan, Miroslav, Stanislav, Dragan.
What names go well with Boris?
Slavic names that pair well with Boris include Mila, Vera, Nadia, Milan, Danica.