Boston
How to say it: BOSS-tun · /ˈbɔstən/
Place name from Lincolnshire, England, and the American city; ultimately from 'Saint Botolph's town.' Used as a modern given name.
Boston was the 582nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 451 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #572 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #582 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 451 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,129 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | steady |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #572 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising still through the 2020s, Boston has found its strongest moment yet. Momentum points upward from here.
What goes with it
Crisp at the start and breathy at the close, Boston feels strong and rooted in place. Easton and Kingston share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Boston is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Boston
- Boston Corbett (1832–1894)Union Army sergeant
- Boston Custer (1848–1876)Brother of George Armstrong Custer
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