Borach
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "one who blesses or confers blessings."
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Borach. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Borach today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Borach births was 1960 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Borach. 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
- • The typical person named Borach is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Borachs were born before 1968.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Borach. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1960
9 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1960 SSA rank
#2,895
Tracked since 1959
Popularity
Borach: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Borach from the 1950s through to the 1960s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 9 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Borach 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 Borach during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Borachs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Borach
The name Borach has its origins in the ancient Slavic languages spoken in the region that is now modern-day Poland and Ukraine. It is derived from the Proto-Slavic word "bor," meaning "pine tree," and the suffix "-ach," which denotes a person or thing. Thus, the name Borach can be interpreted as "one who lives in or near a pine forest."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Borach can be traced back to the 11th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and chronicles from the region. One notable example is the Borach mentioned in the Chronica Polonorum, a medieval chronicle written in the 12th century by an anonymous author, often referred to as Gallus Anonymous.
Throughout history, several individuals have borne the name Borach. One of the earliest recorded figures was Borach of Wrocław (c. 1050 - 1107), a Polish nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Duchy of Silesia and the Kingdom of Poland during the late 11th century.
Another notable bearer of the name was Borach Skała (c. 1320 - 1385), a Polish knight and military strategist who served under King Casimir III the Great. Skała was renowned for his bravery and tactical acumen during the Polish-Teutonic War, and he played a crucial role in several significant battles, including the Battle of Płowce in 1331.
In the realm of literature, the name Borach is associated with the Polish poet and writer Borach Kochanowski (1530 - 1584), who was a prominent figure during the Polish Renaissance. Kochanowski is best known for his poetic works, including the epic poem "Dismissal of the Greek Envoys" and the poetic cycle "Laments."
Another noteworthy individual bearing the name Borach was Borach Sandomierski (1598 - 1670), a Polish-Lithuanian military commander and statesman who served as the Grand Hetman of the Crown during the Swedish Deluge. Sandomierski played a crucial role in organizing the defense of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth against the Swedish invasion and is remembered for his strategic leadership during this turbulent period.
Lastly, the name Borach is also associated with Borach Chodkiewicz (1560 - 1621), a Polish-Lithuanian military commander and nobleman who served as the Grand Hetman of Lithuania. Chodkiewicz was renowned for his victories against the Swedish and Russian forces during the Polish-Muscovite War (1605-1618) and is considered one of the most accomplished military leaders in the history of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
People
Borach + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Borach 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
Borach: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Borach?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Borach 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Borach a common name?
We classify Borach as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Borach most popular?
The single biggest year for Borach was 1960, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Borach is about 68 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 Borach in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Borach a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Borach 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 Borach still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Borach 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 Borach 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 common is the name Borach?
See how many Americans are named Borach on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.