boy name
Bo
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#449 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Bo in the US, 1880–2025
Bo first appears in US records in 1907. It peaked in 2025, when 698 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 698.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Bo popular?
Near its peak Bo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 3,784 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,866 | |
| 2000s | 2,222 | |
| 1990s | 2,135 | |
| 1980s | 1,868 | |
| 1970s | 566 | |
| 1960s | 258 | |
| 1950s | 140 | |
| 1940s | 51 | |
| 1930s | 24 | |
| 1920s | 42 | |
| 1910s | 23 | |
| 1900s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bo a boy or a girl name?
Bo is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Bo a popular name right now?
Bo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Bo?
In 2025, Bo ranked #449 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Bo most popular?
Bo was most popular in 2025, when about 698 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.