Meaning and history
Bo is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse byname Búi and a verb meaning "to live" or "to dwell." It has long been used as a masculine name in Sweden and Denmark, while modern English usage is often unisex and may also be influenced by the French-derived name Beau. Notable bearers include American athlete Bo Jackson and comedian and filmmaker Bo Burnham.
20062006: 268 births, rank #775
2007: 286 births, rank #767
2008: 262 births, rank #834
2009: 289 births, rank #784
2010: 256 births, rank #834
20112011: 293 births, rank #764
2012: 290 births, rank #782
2013: 318 births, rank #733
2014: 414 births, rank #633
2015: 434 births, rank #618
20162016: 453 births, rank #595
2017: 432 births, rank #610
2018: 483 births, rank #572
2019: 493 births, rank #566
2020: 525 births, rank #540
20212021: 622 births, rank #480
2022: 614 births, rank #497
2023: 633 births, rank #478
2024: 692 births, rank #452
20252025: 698 births, rank #449
Bo rose from #452 to #449 for boys between 2024 and 2025. That year also produced its highest recorded birth count, at 698.