Baby Name Popularity Profile

Boden

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Boden.

✦ Ground or dweller by the flat land 🌍 German nature traditional
National Rank (2025) #769
All-Time Peak Rank #757 Achieved 2023
Total U.S. Births 4,805 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 100.0% Boy / 0.0% Girl Male Archetype
First Recorded 1987 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 344 births in 2023
💡 The Boden Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Ground or dweller by the flat land
Language Origin German
Origin Type single
Derived from the German word 'Boden' meaning 'ground' or 'floor', and also from a Scandinavian surname meaning 'dweller by the flat land'.
Common Nicknames
Bo
Pronunciation: BOH-den
Themes & Categories
nature traditional
Etymology confidence: Medium

📖 The Story Behind Boden

According to SSA data, Boden achieved its highest historical rank of #757 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2023 with 344 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 58.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 31 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Boden across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift +58.6% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 344 births in 2023
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 31 yrs
Historical Volatility Stable Profile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 0
1980s: 7
1990s: 72
2000s: 974
2010s: 1,921
2020s: 1,831

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Bo-den
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Utah
Top States Utah, Minnesota, Colorado, North Dakota, Washington
States with Data 35
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Utah #565 145 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #233 320 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #631 192 2021 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota #121 50 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #311 218 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 109 2015 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota #149 33 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #357 184 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #381 31 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #331 99 2023 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 23 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #596 78 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #517 149 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 53 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #781 114 2023 Insufficient historical volume
California #1086 442 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #644 138 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 16 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 5 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #668 154 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #599 130 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #759 138 2024 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #786 79 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #246 20 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #984 58 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #1015 83 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New York #1317 124 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #1777 97 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #600 26 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland Unranked 16 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee Unranked 20 2024 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 13 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia Unranked 21 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 11 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey Unranked 16 2015 Insufficient historical volume

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