unisex name
Boniface
BON-ih-fus (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,337
Boniface is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 16% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1921, when 35 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Boniface Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 210 |
| 1910s | 200 |
| 1920s | 220 |
| 1930s | 180 |
| 1940s | 155 |
| 1950s | 125 |
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Boniface?
In 2024, Boniface was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Boniface Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Boniface
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Boniface Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Boniface over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Boniface
- English BON-ih-fus
Sibling Names for Boniface
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Boniface — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Boniface
How popular is the name Boniface?
In 2024, Boniface was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Boniface a girl's or a boy's name?
Boniface is used for both girls and boys. About 16% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Boniface?
Boniface has 3 syllables.
When was Boniface most popular?
Boniface peaked in 1921, when 35 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Boniface a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Boniface currently ranks #8,891 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.