Boone

Boone is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 556 boys in the United States.

Boone at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Boone

Boone belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Boone first appears in Social Security records in 1889. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #534 in 2024, and in 2024 556 babies received the name — 6,120 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Boone in US records

First recorded (US)
1889
Best US rank
#534 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Boone in 2024
556
Total since 1880
6,120

Boone in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2023
Best rank
#4992 in 2023
Babies named Boone in 2023
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Boone mean?

The meaning of Boone is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Boone a boy or girl name?

Boone is a boy name. In 2024, 556 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Boone?

Boone comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Boone?

Boone first appears in US records in 1889. Its best-ever ranking was #534 in 2024, and 556 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].