Boston
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Boston
Boston as a feminine name represents the growing trend of using place names for children. Originally known primarily as the Massachusetts city named after an English town (derived from 'Botolph's stone' or 'Botolph's town'), Boston has transitioned into personal use in recent decades. While more commonly given to boys, its use for girls has increased, especially since the early 2000s. The name carries associations with American history, intellectualism, and New England charm. Parents may choose Boston for girls as a modern-sounding geographical name that expresses connection to the city or appreciation for its cultural significance. Boston projects strength and distinction as a feminine name, appealing to those seeking contemporary naming options with recognizable roots.
Boston for boys#620 US
Unseen in the USA since 1901, Boston rocketed back into the Top 1000 in 2004 and, like other place-names such as Brooklyn, London and Paris, is now a reliable presence on the list.
Pronounced BOS-tun.
As of October 2026, Boston ranked #3037 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2690 in 2014.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,690 | 65 | #555 | 497 |
| 2015 | #3,855 | 39 | #605 | 451 |
| 2016 | #3,241 | 50 | #638 | 416 |
| 2017 | #3,705 | 41 | #658 | 389 |
| 2018 | #3,685 | 41 | #640 | 407 |
| 2019 | #3,046 | 53 | #607 | 451 |
| 2020 | #3,555 | 42 | #596 | 462 |
| 2021 | #3,119 | 52 | #601 | 464 |
| 2022 | #3,604 | 43 | #616 | 454 |
| 2023 | #3,710 | 41 | #635 | 433 |
| 2024 | #3,509 | 44 | #627 | 449 |
| 2025 | #3,037 | 54 | #620 | 451 |
World rankings
Boston for boys
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Massachusetts, USA