Rising since 1992, #3,314 for boys today.
Popularity of Boe since 1971
Babies named Boe per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Boe's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 99 |
| 1980s | 166 |
| 1990s | 104 |
| 2000s | 170 |
| 2010s | 337 |
| 2020s | 203 |
Meaning & origin
Boe is a rare modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1971. As of 2025, it ranks 3,314th in popularity, with an incidence of about 1 in 48,802 births. Its trajectory shows steady growth since 1992, and it reached its highest rank (its peak year was 2023). The name's etymology is uncertain, likely a short form of Boaz or a respelling of Beau. Given its rarity, Boe offers a distinctive choice without strong associations to any particular region or culture.
Boe is a modern American coinage, likely derived as a short form of biblical Boaz or as a respelling of Beau, from French for 'handsome.' Its use as a given name is rare, with records beginning in the 1970s. It may also arise from surnames or as a creative spelling of the more common Bo.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Boe
Names that share Boe's style, for a brother or sister.
