Bostyn
75% girls · 25% boys
About Bostyn
Bostyn is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variant of Boston, the Massachusetts city name. Boston itself comes from an English place name meaning 'Botolph's settlement' or 'Botolph's stone.' As a given name, Bostyn emerged in the early 21st century, reflecting the trend of using place names and creating distinctive spellings. The alternate spelling with a 'y' gives the name a more feminine appearance while maintaining the connection to the historic American city. While not among the most common names, Bostyn has gained modest popularity in North America, particularly appealing to parents looking for contemporary names with urban associations and unique spellings.
Bostyn is also given to boys, where it ranks #6185 in the US.
Pronounced BOS-tin.
As of November 2026, Bostyn ranked #6185 for boys and #3655 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4640 for boys in 2013 and #2806 for girls in 2016.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #3,726 | 41 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #3,779 | 40 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #2,806 | 61 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #4,154 | 35 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #3,012 | 54 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #3,230 | 49 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #4,279 | 32 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #4,029 | 36 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #3,898 | 38 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #3,532 | 44 |
| 2024 | #4,898 | 20 | #3,336 | 47 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #3,655 | 41 |