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Bo

Boy's name · #449 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Bo is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1907, it stood at #449 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet; about 15,000 boys have been named Bo along the way.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 38 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Bo ranks in other countries and regions.

#82 in Sweden (2025) · #129 in Norway (2025) · #432 in Canada (2025) · #559 in Netherlands (2025) · #1,000 in Switzerland (2025) · #2,014 in England & Wales (2025) · #2,110 in Austria (2024) · #660 in Ireland (2023) · #1,367 in Belgium (2023) · #2,234 in Ecuador (2020) · #701 in Scotland (2019) · #429 in New Zealand (2016) and 1 more.

Famous Bos

• Bo Diddley — American guitarist (1928–2008)
• Bo Burnham — American comedian (born 1990)
• Bo Carpelan — Finnish writer (1926–2011)
• Bo Welch — American production designer and director (born 1951)
• Bo Jackson — American football and baseball player (born 1962)

In stories & tradition

• Bo Bo Gyi — Burmese guardian deity of Buddhist temples and pagodas
• Bo' Rai Cho^az — Mortal Kombat (video game series)
• Bo Duke — The Dukes of Hazzard (film)

What Bos become

Among 1,174 notable people named Bo:

No single standout — notable Bos spread across many fields.

Similar names: Beau · Santino · Boone · Kaysen · Rio · Barrett

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