Boe
Boe is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
To live, dwell, or farmer.
Origin and history
Boe is a rare masculine given name with roots in Germanic and Old Norse vocabulary, historically meaning 'living' or 'dweller'. In the United States, it often functions as a variant spelling of Beau or as a concise, modern single-syllable name. While historically uncommon, it has seen a mild uptick in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,079 babies in the United States have been named Boe since 1880. It ranks #3608 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1724.
States where it is most popular
- OH (42.3 %)
- MN (38.5 %)
- PA (19.2 %)
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 | 99 |
| 1980-1990 | 166 |
| 1990-2000 | 104 |
| 2000-2010 | 170 |
| 2010-2019 | 337 |
| 2020-2029 | 203 |
Famous people named Boe
- Boe Creak: Athlete, Australian rules footballer
Fun facts
- The name Boe traces back to the Old Norse word 'búa', which means 'to live' or 'to dwell'.
- Boe is frequently interpreted as a alternative spelling of the French-derived name Beau.