Boy · #7,634 in 2026

Boss

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

Current Rank

#7,634

Peak Rank

#567 (2018)

Total Babies

459

5-Yr Trend

-34%

1881

First Year

2026

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#567

Peak Rank

459

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Boss

Boss first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1881, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 16 Bosss were born — ranking #5,538 that year. As of 2026, Boss ranks #7,634 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-34%). In total, more than 459 Bosss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Boss

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

Bos
Bosse
Bohs
Bouse
Bus
Base
Bass
Buss
Bess
Bas
Bis
Boose

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Boss

What does the name Boss mean?

Boss is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1881. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Boss in 2026?

In 2026, Boss ranks #7,634 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Boss most popular?

Boss reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #567 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Boss a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Boss?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Boss include Maude, Gino, Timmie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Boss

Boss is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1881 and has accumulated 459 births in the dataset. Boss's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #567. Use the chart and map above to compare Boss'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.