Name meaning & stats
Boy
Boy. 886 US babies since 1940, peak 2019. Notable Boys are 1.5× over-represented as actors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2019
886 US babies were named Boy between 1940 and 2025.
Where Boys end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.4× | Low · 7 people |
| Actor | 1.5× | Low · 5 people |
| Politician | 0.8× | Low · 2 people |
| Basketball player | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Boys show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2019)