Bo
Pronunciation: [ b-OH ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 829 babies have been named Bo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bo is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,097 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,097
- Total SSA Count
- 16
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Also a Boy Name
Bo is also used as a boy name, ranked #452.
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Hebrew/Germanic blend origin
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Old German adal origin
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About the Name Bo
Bo is a girl name .
Is Bo a boy or girl name? Bo is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,097 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #452. Bo is more commonly used as a boy name.
Bo is currently ranked #7,097 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Bo include Bonnie, Bowie, Bobbi, Bobbie, Bostyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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