Boden
Boden is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Shelter, ground, or hill.
Origin and history
Boden is a surname turned given name of Germanic origin, typically derived from a root meaning shelter, floor, or hill. It gained traction in the United States during the early 21st century alongside similar modern surname choices like Bode and Bowden. Its usage has surged notably in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
4,805 babies in the United States have been named Boden since 1880. It ranks #1770 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #768.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13 %)
- MN (9.4 %)
- WA (6.4 %)
- CO (5.6 %)
- WI (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 72 |
| 2000-2010 | 974 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,921 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,831 |
Nicknames
Bode, Bo
Fun facts
- Boden has seen a significant rise in U.S. popularity, with a large portion of its total historical births occurring in the 2020s.
- The name originally denoted someone living near a valley floor or flat ground in Old German dialects.