Bo

Rank 492nd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Bo was 492nd most popular baby name for boys and 974th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 641 babies were named Bo in the United States. The gender distribution for "Bo" is 95.5% male and 4.5% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,236 babies in the United States were named Bo. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Bo is around 18 to 21 years old.

The name "Bo" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Bo is Bob.

Bo Meaning & Origin

The name Bo is of Scandinavian origin and it means "to live", suggesting a resilient and vibrant spirit.

The name Bo is described as bold, spirited and unconventional.

Pronunciation

Bo is pronounced bow in English. The name Bo has 2 letters and 1 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

The yellow line indicates overall rank of the name. The pink and blue area indicates the total number of girls and boys named "Bo".

Fun Facts about Bo

  • The name Bo is shared by Bo Derek, a well-known American film and television actress, who is famous for her role in the 1979 film "10".

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Geography

Where is the name Bo most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

Gender Distribution

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Similar Sounding Names

Beau Bowie Bea Boe Boy Bow Bia Baya Bee Bay Beya Bowe Bawi Bao

Top names staring with "B"

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Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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Name meanings are generated with the help of Artificial Intelligence using a tool called ChatGPT

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