MallowbyNames

Boots

BOOTS · of uncertain origin, likely a nickname or diminutive from the word 'boots' or a surname

Peak popularity
1929
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Boots since 1912

Babies named Boots per year in U.S. Social Security records.

5914192019602000Most births 1924GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1910s1613
1920s7115
1930s380
1940s00
1950s00
1960s00
1970s00
1980s00
1990s00
2000s00
2010s00
2020s00

Meaning & origin

Boots is a rare given name in the United States, with its first recorded use in 1912. It reached its peak popularity in 1929, during the 1920s decade, but has since remained stable in obscurity. While the name has not ranked in recent decades, its use as a nickname or standalone name gives it a quaint, vintage feel. The etymology is uncertain, but it likely originated as a nickname or occupational surname. Without a clear meaning or strong cultural associations, Boots remains a distinctive and uncommon choice.

Boots is primarily used as a nickname or a given name derived from the English word 'boots,' often as a short form of names like Boothe or as an occupational surname for a bootmaker. Its use as a given name in the United States dates back to the early 20th century, with a peak in 1929. It remains a rare but stable choice.

Sibling names for Boots

Names that share Boots's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Daisy, Betty, Mae, Pearl, Ruby

Brothers: Buddy, Jack, Charlie, Frank, Rex

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Boots mean?
Boots is of uncertain origin; it may derive from the English word 'boots' or be a nickname form of names like Boothe.
How popular is the name Boots currently?
Boots has not ranked in the top 1000 names in recent years. Its peak year was 1929, and the name has remained stable in rarity.
Is Boots a boy's or girl's name?
Boots is primarily used for girls, based on historical U.S. data.