Boy
Boy is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Young male child or boy.
Origin and history
Boy is a rare English name historically derived from the Middle English word 'boye', meaning young male or servant. While primarily used as a common noun, it has occasionally been bestowed as a given name in the United States. Its usage remains extremely uncommon today, often chosen as an unconventional word name.
Popularity in the United States
923 babies in the United States have been named Boy since 1880. It ranks #3755 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1774.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26.6 %)
- ND (20.2 %)
- OH (15.6 %)
- GA (9.8 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 15 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 7 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 48 |
| 1990-2000 | 217 |
| 2000-2010 | 192 |
| 2010-2019 | 264 |
| 2020-2029 | 153 |
Famous people named Boy
- Boy George: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The word traces back to Middle English 'boye', which originally referred to a servant or male child.
- Although extremely unusual as an official name, fewer than 1,000 U.S. males have received it since 1880.