boy's name
Borys
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 619
Scotland
#462
2019 births
Borys is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1961 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2017, when 48 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 58,551 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2006.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Borys over time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2025, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 328 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 52 |
How popular is Borys?
In 2025, Borys was given to 9 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Borys is used
Figures for England and Wales withhold 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 Borys
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Borys also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Borys over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Borys
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Borys — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Borys
How popular is the name Borys?
In 2025, Borys was given to 9 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Borys a girl's or a boy's name?
Borys is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Borys?
Borys has 2 syllables.
When was Borys most popular?
Borys peaked in 2017, when 48 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Borys a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Borys currently ranks #2,656 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.