Boston

Meaning of Boston

From the town of Botolph

Boston has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Boston

Boston has held fairly steady, sitting around #620 in 2025 after peaking at #536 in 2012.

Notable people named Boston

• Boston Red Sox
  Major League Baseball team
• Boston Celtics
  Professional basketball team
• Boston Marathon
  Famous annual marathon race
• Boston Strangler
  Infamous serial killer
• Boston George
  Cocaine smuggler

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Questions about the name Boston

What does the name Boston mean?

Boston means from the town of botolph, and it comes from English origins.

Is Boston a boy's or a girl's name?

Boston is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Boston?

In 2025, Boston ranked #620 for boys, up from #627 the year before.

When was Boston most popular?

Boston peaked at #536 in 2012.