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Boston Meaning and Origin

Boston is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Boston is currently #617 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Boston are .

Boston is a 6 letters name with syllables.

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Boston name meaning

Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and one of the oldest cities in the United States. It is named after the English town of Boston in Lincolnshire, from which many of the original settlers emigrated.

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Boston is ranked #617 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Boston is ranked #3583 most popular baby girl name in 2022

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In 2022, 91% of babies named Boston were boys
In 2022, 9% of babies named Boston were girls

Name popularity in the US

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Name popularity in Canada

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Boston - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Boston?
The meaning of the name Boston is Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and one of the oldest cities in the United States. It is named after the English town of Boston in Lincolnshire, from which many of the original settlers emigrated..
What is the origin of the name Boston?
The origin of the name Boston is .
Is Boston a girl or boy name?
The name Boston is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 91.24% of babies called Boston were boys, 8.76% of babies called Boston were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Boston?
According to statistics, Boston is ranked 617th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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