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Current rank (2025)#9714
Babies named Boss in 20257
Total recorded451
Peak year2018 (16 babies)
Highest rank ever#593
Years in records1881–2025 (53 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↓ 3934 spots

Frequently asked about Boss

What does the name Boss mean?
Boss means “To live or precious” from Scandinavian/Chinese roots.
What is the origin of the name Boss?
Boss has Scandinavian/Chinese origin. The traditional meaning is “To live or precious”.
How popular is Boss?
Boss ranked #9714 in 2025 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Boss most popular?
Boss peaked in 2018 with 16 babies registered that year.
Is Boss a boy or girl name?
Boss is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Bosss in registered births are male.
Is the name Boss rising or falling in popularity?
Boss has fallen 3934 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5780 in 2020 to #9714 in 2025.
How long has Boss been recorded?
Boss appears in birth records across 53 years — from 1881 through 2025.

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