Boback
A diminutive form of the Persian name Babak, meaning "Father's young son".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Boback. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Boback today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Boback births was 1982 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Boback. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Boback. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1982
6 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1982 SSA rank
#5,711
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Boback: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Boback by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Boback during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Boback
The name Boback is thought to have originated from the Persian language, with its roots dating back to ancient Persia, now known as Iran. The earliest recorded use of this name can be traced back to the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over parts of the ancient world from around 550 BC to 330 BC.
Boback is believed to be derived from the Persian word "bob," which means "lion," combined with the suffix "-ack," indicating a diminutive or affectionate form. Thus, the name Boback can be interpreted to mean "little lion" or "young lion." This association with strength and courage aligns with the symbolism of the lion in Persian culture.
While the name may have originated in ancient Persia, it has been documented in various historical records and literary works throughout the centuries. One notable mention is in the epic poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings), written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century AD. In this literary masterpiece, the character Boback is portrayed as a brave warrior and a symbol of Persian valor.
Over the course of history, several notable individuals have borne the name Boback. One of the earliest recorded figures was Boback Nami (890-960 AD), a Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry. Another prominent figure was Boback Khorasani (1027-1098 AD), a Persian poet and scholar renowned for his literary works and expertise in various fields, including philosophy and theology.
During the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled over Persia from 1501 to 1736, the name Boback gained further prominence. Boback Khan (1556-1621 AD) was a prominent military commander and governor who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Safavid Empire. Additionally, Boback Mirza (1613-1676 AD) was a skilled calligrapher and artist whose works adorned the palaces and mosques of the era.
In more recent times, the name Boback has continued to be used, albeit to a lesser extent. One notable figure was Boback Siavash (1914-1998), an Iranian painter and sculptor who gained recognition for his contributions to the modern art movement in Iran.
Throughout its long history, the name Boback has carried a sense of strength, bravery, and cultural significance, reflecting the rich heritage of the Persian civilization. Its enduring presence in various historical records and literary works attests to its lasting impact and the admiration it has garnered across generations.
People
Boback + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Boback as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Boback: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Boback?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Boback going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Boback a common name?
We classify Boback as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Boback most popular?
The single biggest year for Boback was 1982, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Boback is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Boback in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Boback a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Boback in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Boback still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Boback in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Boback can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Boback as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.