Bora
Every Bora since 1981 — 636 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bora
Bora is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,891 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 636 American babies have been named Bora — about 66% boys and 34% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2019, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Bora stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bora year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,555 | 15 | #5,891 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,041 | 12 | #6,892 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,312 | 12 | #6,952 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,028 | 9 | #8,411 |
| 2021 | 20 | #5,988 | — | — |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,397 | 11 | #7,103 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,418 | 19 | #4,987 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,588 | 13 | #6,392 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,291 | 15 | #5,838 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,661 | 17 | #5,350 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,043 | 12 | #6,723 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,303 | 10 | #7,619 |
| 2013 | 6 | #14,917 | 12 | #6,651 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,403 | 10 | #7,619 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,348 | 18 | #4,998 |
| 2010 | — | — | 13 | #6,397 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,626 | 11 | #7,281 |
| 2008 | 5 | #17,974 | 16 | #5,521 |
| 2007 | 8 | #12,862 | 8 | #9,022 |
| 2006 | — | — | 16 | #5,336 |
| 2005 | — | — | 23 | #3,952 |
| 2004 | — | — | 18 | #4,622 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,618 | 12 | #5,918 |
| 2002 | — | — | 14 | #5,162 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #6,992 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #6,908 |
| 1995 | 6 | #11,975 | 7 | #7,066 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,483 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #5,866 |
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Famous people named Bora
- Bora Milutinović Soccer player · b. 1944
- Bora Kostić Soccer player · 1930–2011
- Bora Đorđević Singer · b. 1952
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bora in 2025?
Bora ranked #5,891 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bora?
636 babies have been named Bora in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bora most popular?
Bora peaked in 2019, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Bora a boy or girl name?
Bora is used for both: about 34% of babies named Bora have been girls and 66% boys.
Is the name Bora rising or falling?
Bora is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bora?
Well-known people named Bora include Bora Milutinović (soccer player), Bora Kostić (soccer player), Bora Đorđević (singer).