Will my child share the name Boden with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 36 UK babies named Boden per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Boden in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Boden becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Boden has been fairly steady, ranked #873 in 2025 against #878 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #790 in 2021.

Is Boden popular in the US as well as the UK?

Boden is more popular in the US (#817) than in the UK (#857). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Who are some famous people named Boden?

Notable people named Boden include: Johnnie Boden — John Peter Boden is a British entrepreneur and founder of Boden, a catalogue clothing company, in 1991.; Anne Boden — Anne Elizabeth Boden is a Welsh tech entrepreneur.; Josh Boden — Joshua (Josh) Joseph Boden is a Canadian former professional football wide receiver in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Is Boden a popular baby name in the United States?

Boden ranks #817 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #873

Boden

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Boden is a distinctive choice, ranked #873 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Boden in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#873

US Rank #769

About the Name Boden

Boden has held its ground, ranked #873 in 2025 and never far from its best of #790 in 2021 — a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1998.

Boden is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Boden in their class.

In the US it ranks even higher at #817, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.

⭐ Famous People Named Boden

Johnnie Boden — John Peter Boden is a British entrepreneur and founder of Boden, a catalogue clothing company, in 1991.
Samuel Boden — Samuel Standidge Boden was an English professional chess master.
Anne Boden — Anne Elizabeth Boden is a Welsh tech entrepreneur.

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