Boden
Every Boden since 1987 — 4,805 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Boden
Boden is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #769 in 2025 with 333 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 4,805 American babies have been named Boden. Its peak came in 2023, when 344 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Boden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Boden year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 333 | #769 |
| 2024 | 305 | #819 |
| 2023 | 344 | #757 |
| 2022 | 282 | #858 |
| 2021 | 288 | #828 |
| 2020 | 279 | #823 |
| 2019 | 234 | #931 |
| 2018 | 217 | #954 |
| 2017 | 183 | #1,076 |
| 2016 | 179 | #1,096 |
| 2015 | 210 | #983 |
| 2014 | 210 | #990 |
| 2013 | 153 | #1,174 |
| 2012 | 159 | #1,152 |
| 2011 | 189 | #1,017 |
| 2010 | 187 | #1,038 |
| 2009 | 162 | #1,135 |
| 2008 | 145 | #1,211 |
| 2007 | 168 | #1,090 |
| 2006 | 157 | #1,112 |
| 2005 | 98 | #1,478 |
| 2004 | 89 | #1,504 |
| 2003 | 59 | #1,964 |
| 2002 | 55 | #2,000 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3,522 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,417 |
| 1995 | 9 | #5,974 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Boden in 2025?
Boden ranked #769 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 333 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Boden?
4,805 babies have been named Boden in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Boden most popular?
Boden peaked in 2023, when 344 newborns received the name.
Is Boden a boy or girl name?
Boden is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Boden rising or falling?
Boden is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.