How uncommon are these names?

Every name here is shared by roughly 1 in 2,000 to 1 in 20,000 people, which puts it in the Uncommon tier. Common names sit above 1 in 2,000.

Are these names still usable today?

Yes. We only include names still given to babies this century, so they feel current rather than dated.

Baby name ideas / Uncommon Boy Names

Uncommon Boy Names

These boy names sit in the uncommon tier: real and recognizable, but far from the top of the charts. Each is still in use this century, so it works as a modern pick, and each shows exactly how uncommon it is.

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Rarity and rank come from public U.S. Social Security birth records, 1880 to 2024. Figures describe recorded names, not people alive today. Names common among babies right now are left off so the list stays genuinely uncommon.

Frequently asked questions

How uncommon are these names?: Every name here is shared by roughly 1 in 2,000 to 1 in 20,000 people, which puts it in the Uncommon tier. Common names sit above 1 in 2,000.
Are these names still usable today?: Yes. We only include names still given to babies this century, so they feel current rather than dated.

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