Boy · #3,711 in 2026

Bosco

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

Current Rank

#3,711

Peak Rank

#3,613 (2022)

Total Babies

453

5-Yr Trend

+35%

1998

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#3613

Peak Rank

453

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bosco

Bosco first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1998, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 31 Boscos were born — ranking #3,613 that year. As of 2026, Bosco ranks #3,711 for baby boys with 30 births, rising sharply (+35% over the past five years). In total, more than 453 Boscos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Bosco

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

Basco
Bosky
Bisco
Biscoe
Bosko
Posco
Basca
Becka
Pasco
Bosk
Bosc
Biscay

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bosco

What does the name Bosco mean?

Bosco is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bosco in 2026?

In 2026, Bosco ranks #3,711 among boys' names in the U.S., with 30 babies given the name that year.

When was Bosco most popular?

Bosco reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #3,613 that year with 31 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Bosco most popular?

Bosco has historically been most popular in California, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Bosco.

Is Bosco a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Bosco?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bosco include Jams, Auggie, Leslee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bosco

Bosco is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 453 births in the dataset. Bosco's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #3,613. Use the chart and map above to compare Bosco'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.