Declining since 2018, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Boomer since 2005
Babies named Boomer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Boomer is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the U.S. naming charts in 2005. It reached a peak rank of 12,008 in 2017, though even then it was exceptionally rare, given to roughly 1 in 341,615 babies that year. Since 2018, its usage has been falling. The name likely draws inspiration from the term 'baby boomer' or the sense of something booming. It has no deep historical roots or established meanings, making it a purely contemporary choice. Boomer is overwhelmingly used for boys and has not spread widely beyond the United States.
Boomer emerged as a given name in the early 2000s, likely influenced by the generational term 'baby boomer' or the verb 'boom,' meaning to prosper or resound. Its use as a first name is rare and predominantly American. The name gained slight visibility in the 2010s but remains uncommon.
Sibling names for Boomer
Names that share Boomer's style, for a brother or sister.
