Bo
Meaning: To live or precious
Origin: Scandinavian/Chinese
Gender: Unisex
Rank in Finland: #347
Total: 1,064
History: Bo peaked in the 1960s among Swedish-speaking Finns. The name means 'to live/dwell' — existential simplicity in two letters. Bo represents the ultimate in Nordic naming economy — you cannot make a name shorter or more fundamental.
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Every number here comes directly from Finland’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2020) | #401 |
| Babies named Bo in 2020 | 92 |
| Total recorded in Finland | 2,662 |
| Peak year | 1940 (691 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #146 |
| Years in records | 1900–2020 (11 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Bo
What does the name Bo mean?
Bo means “To live or precious” from Scandinavian/Chinese roots.
What is the origin of the name Bo?
Bo has Scandinavian/Chinese origin. The traditional meaning is “To live or precious”.
How popular is Bo in Finland?
Bo ranked #401 in Finland in 2020 — given to 92 babies that year.
When was Bo most popular?
Bo peaked in 1940 with 691 babies registered that year in Finland.
Is Bo a boy or girl name?
Bo is predominantly a boys' name in Finland — over 90% of Bos in registered births are male.
How long has Bo been recorded in Finland?
Bo appears in birth records in Finland across 11 years — from 1900 through 2020.