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Boston is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the American city of Boston in Massachusetts, itself named after a town in Lincolnshire, England. The town's name is said to mean ‘Botwulf's stone’." It ranked #620 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the American city of Boston in Massachusetts, itself named after a town in Lincolnshire, England. The town's name is said to mean ‘Botwulf's stone’. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Boston ranked #620 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #620 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (English) and that sit near Boston in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Boston mean?
Behind the Name does not give Boston a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the American city of Boston in Massachusetts, itself named after a town in Lincolnshire, England.
Is Boston a popular name?
Boston ranked #620 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Boston a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Boston appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Boston — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
