Boy · #7,543 in 2026

Bourne

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

Current Rank

#7,543

Peak Rank

#7,543 (2017)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2013

First Year

2017

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#7543

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bourne

Bourne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2013, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 10 Bournes were born — ranking #7,543 that year. As of 2026, Bourne ranks #7,543 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Bournes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s 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 Bourne

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bourne 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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Borne
Bourn
Boerne
Barn
Baarn
Bairn
Borm
Bayern
Byrn
Beirne
Porn

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bourne

What does the name Bourne mean?

Bourne is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2013. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bourne in 2026?

In 2026, Bourne ranks #7,543 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Bourne most popular?

Bourne reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #7,543 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Bourne a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Bourne?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bourne include Enock, Tallis, Noelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bourne

Bourne is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Bourne's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #7,543. Use the chart and map above to compare Bourne'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.