Boone
How to say it: BOON · /bun/
English surname used as a given name; either from Old French bon meaning 'good' or from the town of Bohon in France, famously borne by frontiersman Daniel Boone. source 1
Boone was the 420th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 762 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.4-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #315 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #420 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 762 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,350 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.4 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #315 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Boone has risen to its finest hour. The 2020s count as its peak period, and upward movement is likely to persist.
What goes with it
Blunt and crisp in sound, Boone projects strength. Wilder shares its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Boone is about 1 in 182.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Boone
- Boone Jenner (born 1993)Canadian ice hockey player
- Boone Logan (born 1984)American baseball player
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