Boone Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Boone has French origins, meaning 'good' or 'noble.' It evolved from Old French through Middle English into Modern English. It is often associated with positive traits such as strength and adventure. There are no biblical connections to this name. Boone gained prominence in American culture thanks to figures like Daniel Boone, symbolizing exploration and pioneering spirit.

The name Boone is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Boone has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Boone' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2895th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3673rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5438th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3586th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2452nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2166th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 698th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Boone' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Boone"

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Pronunciation

/buːn/

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Origin

French

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Etymology

The name Boone is derived from the Old French word 'bon,' meaning 'good' or 'noble.' It was originally a surname before becoming popular as a given name.

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Meaning

good, noble

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Language Evolution

Old French: bon, Middle English: bon, Modern English: Boone

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Historical Usage

The name Boone gained popularity in the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly due to the influence of the American frontiersman Daniel Boone.

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Variants & Derivatives

Boon, Booney

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Boone is perceived as a strong and adventurous name, often associated with pioneer spirit and exploration.

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Famous People

Daniel Boone (1734-1820), American frontiersman and explorer, Boone Pickens (1928-2019), American business magnate and philanthropist

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Boone"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Boone"

"Boone" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2895th of 7545 130
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 3673rd of 6773 73
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 5438th of 7552 24
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 3586th of 10718 132
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2452nd of 16616 413
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 2166th of 24088 890
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 698th of 23106 4,453
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 30306th of 30306 5

Regional Popularity of "Boone" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 75.44%
1785th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - 60.78%
2458th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 59.30%
3080th/5194
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
46.70%
2140th/4582
- 26.54%
1941st/7313
41.03%
3062nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
13.03%
519th/3984
34.03%
1527th/4487
9.41%
642nd/6822
12.33%
774th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Boone" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Boone"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Boone" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.