Boisey
Of French origin, meaning a small wooded area or grove.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Boisey. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Boisey today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Boisey births was 1921 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Boisey. 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 Boisey. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1921
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1921 SSA rank
#4,405
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Boisey: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Boisey 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 Boisey during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Boisey
The given name Boisey originates from the Old French language and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "bois," which means "wood" or "forest." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who lived in or near wooded areas or forests.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Boisey can be found in the medieval French epic poem "La Chanson de Roland" (The Song of Roland), written around 1100 AD. In this literary work, there is a character named Boisey who is described as a brave and valiant knight.
During the Middle Ages, the name Boisey was particularly popular among the nobility and upper classes in France. It was often associated with individuals who held positions of authority or owned significant land holdings, as the name evoked a sense of strength and connection to nature.
In the 13th century, there was a notable figure named Boisey de Montfort, who was a French nobleman and military leader during the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France. He played a crucial role in the capture of the city of Béziers in 1209 and was known for his fierce loyalty to the Catholic Church.
Another historical figure bearing the name Boisey was Boisey de Vienne, a French architect and engineer who lived in the 14th century. He is credited with the design and construction of several notable buildings and fortifications, including the Château de Vincennes near Paris.
In the 15th century, Boisey de Caumont was a renowned French scholar and humanist who served as a diplomat and advisor to King Charles VIII. He was known for his extensive knowledge of classical literature and played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of the time.
During the 16th century, Boisey de Guise was a prominent French military leader and member of the powerful House of Guise. He participated in several major conflicts, including the Italian Wars and the French Wars of Religion, and was known for his strategic military prowess.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Boisey throughout history, showcasing its deep roots and cultural significance within the French tradition.
People
Boisey + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Boisey 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
Boisey: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Boisey?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Boisey 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 - US residents.
Is Boisey a common name?
We classify Boisey as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Boisey most popular?
The single biggest year for Boisey was 1921, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Boisey is about 0 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 Boisey in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Boisey a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Boisey 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 Boisey still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Boisey 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 Boisey 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 the name Boisey?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Boisey on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.