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Boone
BoyEnglish, French· “good; or from Bohon, Normandy”
- Meaning
- good; or from Bohon, Normandy
- Origin
- English, French
- Pronunciation
- BOON
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #423
- US babies 2025
- 762
- Best rank
- #423 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Boone
Boone is an English and French name that is usually said to mean “good; or from Bohon, Normandy”.
Boone is an English surname of Norman origin. It is often traced to the Old French bon, meaning good, though it may also come from Bohon, a place in Normandy, so its original sense is not entirely settled. In America the surname is famous through Daniel Boone, the frontiersman who blazed trails into Kentucky in the eighteenth century and became a folk hero. As a first name, Boone has a bold, rugged, adventurous feel. It is short, easy to say and distinctive. It pairs well with longer, traditional middle names.
Popularity over time
Boone first appears in US Social Security records in 1889. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 12 different years, starting in 1889. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #423, and its highest count, 762 babies. Use has grown 243% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #2,148 in 1920, #2,600 in 1950, #2,737 in 1980, #2,745 in 2000, #1,727 in 2010, and #423 in 2025. Of the 6,887 US boys named Boone since records began, 47% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 2,300 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Lucca, Isaias, Conrad, Kaysen, and Lian.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Boone ranked highest in Montana, South Dakota, and Utah.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | #99 | 12 |
| South Dakota | #117 | 11 |
| Utah | #151 | 35 |
| Idaho | #168 | 16 |
| Nebraska | #174 | 16 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Boone is usually pronounced BOON, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with B and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Boone
A few middle names that flow with Boone: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Boone
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Boone mean?
Boone is an English and French name that is usually said to mean “good; or from Bohon, Normandy”.
What is the origin of the name Boone?
Boone has English and French roots. Boone is an English surname of Norman origin.
Is Boone a popular name?
Yes. Boone ranked #423 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Boone a boy or girl name?
Boone is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Boone?
Boone is usually pronounced BOON. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings