Boone
Boone is a boy's name of Dutch origin.
Meaning
Bean grower or dealer; alternative roots mean good or bountiful.
Origin and history
Boone originates as a surname from the Middle Dutch word 'boon', meaning bean, or from the Old French 'bon', meaning good or helpful. Historically associated with the American pioneer Daniel Boone, it has seen a noticeable surge in popularity as a given name in the U.S. during the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
6,887 babies in the United States have been named Boone since 1880. It ranks #1452 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #536.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10 %)
- TN (7.1 %)
- NC (6.7 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
- MO (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 55 |
| 1920-1930 | 89 |
| 1930-1940 | 41 |
| 1940-1950 | 13 |
| 1950-1960 | 14 |
| 1960-1970 | 23 |
| 1970-1980 | 102 |
| 1980-1990 | 225 |
| 1990-2000 | 290 |
| 2000-2010 | 496 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,300 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,229 |
Famous people named Boone
- Boone Logan: Baseball player
Fun facts
- The name's cultural presence in the United States is strongly linked to frontier explorer Daniel Boone.
- Nearly half of all U.S. male births named Boone recorded since 1880 occurred between 2020 and 2025.