How old is someone named Boston?
The average Boston is 13 years old.
Half of all living Bostons are between 6 and 18.
When was Boston popular?
Most of the Bostons in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2014 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 29 | 0 |
| 1910s | 94 | 0 |
| 1920s | 119 | 0 |
| 1930s | 72 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 76 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 33 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 22 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 17 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 111 | 100 |
| 1990s | 559 | 540 |
| 2000s | 2,859 | 2,800 |
| 2010s | 4,934 | 4,900 |
| 2020s | 2,992 | 3,000 |
How many Bostons are still alive?
About 11,000 Bostons are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 12,000 babies named Boston since 1880.
Nearly every Boston ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Boston?
More than half of living Bostons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 4%
- Gen Z 40%
- Gen Alpha 56%
Is Boston an old name?
No. Boston is one of the youngest names around: younger than 87 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Boston will be 27 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Boston a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 91% of living Bostons are men, and 9% are women.
The women average 13 and the men 13.
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Boston's name twin is Siena. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Siena's age curve is the closest match to Boston's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Boston
How old is the average Boston?
The average Boston in the US is 13 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Boston?
About 11,000 Bostons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 12,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Boston most popular?
In 2014, when about 560 baby boys were named Boston.
Is Boston a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 56% of living Bostons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this