Holding steady.
Popularity of Boykin since 1919
Babies named Boykin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Boykin's real moment was 1929.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 53 |
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 26 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Boykin is a rare English name, most likely an affectionate diminutive of 'boy' or a surname meaning 'son of Boy'. Its peak year was 1929, but even then it was given to only about 5 boys per million. The name's trajectory has remained stable at very low usage levels ever since. It has never been recorded as a girl's name, and its simple phonetic structure makes it easy to pronounce and spell. Boykin offers a distinctly traditional, rustic charm without feeling dated, though parents should be aware that it may be unfamiliar to many.
Boykin appears to be a diminutive or affectionate form of the word 'boy', with the suffix '-kin' meaning 'little' or 'young'. It may also have originated as a surname, a variant of Boyce or Boyden, meaning 'son of Boy'. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the early 20th century, but has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bo
Sibling names for Boykin
Names that share Boykin's style, for a brother or sister.
