Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Bo.
National Rank (2025)
#449
All-Time Peak Rank
#449 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
14,984
Unisex Distribution94.5% Boy / 5.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Bo Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Bo
According to SSA data, Bo achieved its highest historical rank of #449 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 698 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 60.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 79 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Bo scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+60.8% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record698Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
79Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:5
1910s:23
1920s:42
1930s:24
1940s:51
1950s:140
1960s:258
1970s:566
1980s:1,868
1990s:2,135
2000s:2,222
2010s:3,866
2020s:3,784
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBo
Letter Count2 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 0.0% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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