girl's name
Boo
BOO (English)
- Origin Swedish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 39
Boo is a girl's name with 1 syllable. In 2020 it was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Boo is a name of Swedish origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2010, when 8 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2004.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Boo Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 4 |
How Popular Is Boo?
In 2020, Boo was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Boo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Boo Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Boo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Boo
- English BOO
Sibling Names for Boo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Boo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Boo
How popular is the name Boo?
In 2020, Boo was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Boo a girl's or a boy's name?
Boo is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Boo?
Boo has 1 syllable.
When was Boo most popular?
Boo peaked in 2010, when 8 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.