Boruch
Every Boruch since 1955 — 1,147 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Boruch
Boruch is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,254 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1955, 1,147 American babies have been named Boruch. Its peak came in 2013, when 42 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 Boruch stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Boruch year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3,254 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3,466 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,900 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,629 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,259 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,293 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4,127 |
| 2018 | 32 | #3,454 |
| 2017 | 32 | #3,452 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3,692 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3,087 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,383 |
| 2013 | 42 | #2,767 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,412 |
| 2011 | 33 | #3,315 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,906 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,843 |
| 2008 | 31 | #3,493 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,518 |
| 2006 | 30 | #3,457 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,827 |
| 2004 | 33 | #3,026 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,543 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,206 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3,332 |
| 2000 | 27 | #3,158 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,569 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,182 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,824 |
| 1980 | 17 | #2,738 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,563 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,373 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,542 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Boruch in 2025?
Boruch ranked #3,254 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Boruch?
1,147 babies have been named Boruch in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Boruch most popular?
Boruch peaked in 2013, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Boruch a boy or girl name?
Boruch is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Boruch rising or falling?
Boruch has been roughly stable over the past decade.