Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Bocephus

Name: Popularity of the name Bocephus in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Bocephus, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#6,513 (2023)

Total Babies

101

5-Yr Trend

+35%

1986

First Year

2024

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#6513

Peak Rank

101

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bocephus

Bocephus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1986, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 13 Bocephuss were born — ranking #6,513 that year. As of 2026, Bocephus ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, rising sharply (+35% over the past five years). In total, more than 101 Bocephuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Bocephus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bocephus is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bocephus

What does the name Bocephus mean?

Bocephus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1986. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bocephus in 2026?

In 2026, Bocephus ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Bocephus most popular?

Bocephus reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #6,513 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Bocephus a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Bocephus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Bocephus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bocephus include Hastings, Watts, Bond. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bocephus

Bocephus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1986 and has accumulated 101 births in the dataset. Bocephus's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #6,513. Use the chart and map above to compare Bocephus's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.