Boaz Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Boaz is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Boaz?
Boaz is spelled B-O-A-Z. The name has 4 letters.
Boaz at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Boaz is commonly understood to mean “swiftness” or “strength” based on Hebrew etymology.
- Origin
- Boaz is a name of Hebrew origin and appears in ancient Semitic contexts.
- Pronunciation
- BOH-az · 2 syllables
Boaz Popularity in 2025
Rank#891
Recorded Births268
- Boys usage rose 120 places to #891 and recorded 47 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Boaz Mean?
Boaz is commonly understood to mean “swiftness” or “strength” based on Hebrew etymology.
Origin: Boaz is a name of Hebrew origin and appears in ancient Semitic contexts.
How Do You Pronounce Boaz?
PronunciationBOH-az
Syllables2
Boaz Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 268 | #891 |
| 2024 | Boys | 221 | #1,011 |
| 2023 | Boys | 239 | #946 |
| 2022 | Boys | 220 | #1,012 |
| 2021 | Boys | 217 | #1,006 |
| 2020 | Boys | 177 | #1,111 |
| 2019 | Boys | 191 | #1,066 |
| 2018 | Boys | 179 | #1,094 |
| 2017 | Boys | 150 | #1,219 |
| 2016 | Boys | 163 | #1,169 |
| 2015 | Boys | 135 | #1,307 |
| 2014 | Boys | 117 | #1,427 |
| 2013 | Boys | 126 | #1,345 |
| 2012 | Boys | 93 | #1,657 |
| 2011 | Boys | 81 | #1,780 |
| 2010 | Boys | 80 | #1,816 |
| 2009 | Boys | 81 | #1,825 |
| 2008 | Boys | 54 | #2,374 |
| 2007 | Boys | 54 | #2,372 |
| 2006 | Boys | 58 | #2,205 |
| 2005 | Boys | 54 | #2,206 |
| 2004 | Boys | 49 | #2,316 |
| 2003 | Boys | 34 | #2,847 |
| 2002 | Boys | 38 | #2,556 |
When Was Boaz Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
268 recorded births
National rank #891
2023 · Boys
239 recorded births
National rank #946
2024 · Boys
221 recorded births
National rank #1,011
2022 · Boys
220 recorded births
National rank #1,012
Where Boaz Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MO | #346 | 18 |
| OR | #378 | 10 |
| WI | #523 | 9 |
| CO | #626 | 8 |
| VA | #627 | 11 |
| PA | #631 | 14 |
| TN | #638 | 11 |
| MN | #640 | 7 |