Boris
Boris is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Short form of Borislav (meaning 'fight in glory') or derived from Turkic 'bogori' (meaning 'wolf' or 'short').
Origin and history
Boris is a traditional Slavic name, historically associated with rulers and saints in Eastern Europe. Derived from roots meaning 'fight' or 'wolf', it has a long history in European history. In the United States, it remains a rare but recognizable choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,621 babies in the United States have been named Boris since 1880. It ranks #1826 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1697.
States where it is most popular
- NY (35.8 %)
- CA (30.9 %)
- FL (9.2 %)
- TX (5.4 %)
- PA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 213 |
| 1920-1930 | 373 |
| 1930-1940 | 237 |
| 1940-1950 | 111 |
| 1950-1960 | 287 |
| 1960-1970 | 597 |
| 1970-1980 | 481 |
| 1980-1990 | 401 |
| 1990-2000 | 603 |
| 2000-2010 | 581 |
| 2010-2019 | 507 |
| 2020-2029 | 230 |
Famous people named Boris
- Boris Karloff: Actor
- Boris Johnson: Politician, Prime Minister
- Boris Becker: Tennis Player
Nicknames
Bo
Fun facts
- Boris was the name of several famous rulers, including Tsar Boris I of Bulgaria and Tsar Boris Godunov of Russia.
- The name likely evolved either as a short form of the Slavic Borislav or from early Proto-Bulgar roots.