How Many People Are Named Boaz?

3,204

people in the United States are named Boaz

1 in 104,556 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#5563

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0010%

Of US population

Peak Year

2023

237 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Biblical, Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Pronunciation: BO-az (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Means "swiftness" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of the man who marries Ruth.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.0%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 10.9 years old

Young (<30) 2,972
92.8%
Adult (30–60) 227
7.1%
Senior (>60) 5
0.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1928 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 302
Texas 180
New York 147
Florida 114
Washington 113
Pennsylvania 98
Ohio 80
Michigan 63
Tennessee 59
Illinois 51

💡 Fun Facts About "Boaz"

  • 219 babies were named Boaz in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2023
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1928
  • Most popular in California

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