Total births
255
Boys' name · since 1911
Boleslaus
Since 1911, U.S. Social Security records show 255 babies named Boleslaus, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 255
- total births
- 1911–1932
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
255 boys have been named Boleslaus since 1911, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Boleslaus has been recorded 255 times among boys since 1911, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 1932.
- 255 total births
- 1911–1932 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
255 boys have been named Boleslaus since 1911, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1932.
- 255
- total births
- 1911–1932
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Boleslaus was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
25 babies were named Boleslaus in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Boleslaus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Boleslaus's SSA record in two at 1921 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1911, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Boleslaus at a glance
Last recorded 1932Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Boleslaus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1932
- Peak year (1923)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Boleslaus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Boleslaus's strongest decade.
129 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Boleslaus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
129 births
- 1920s
1920s
114 births
- 1930s 12
1930s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 129 births (51% of all-time use).
Boleslaus by state
Where Boleslaus concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 26 | 10.2% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 16 | 6.3% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 10 | 3.9% |
New York share of Boleslaus's total US births 10.2%
Even split
26 of 255 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Boleslaus? ▼
255 babies have been named Boleslaus since 1911. It was last recorded in 1932. The peak year was 1923 with 25 births.
When was Boleslaus most popular? ▼
Boleslaus was most popular in the 1910s decade with 129 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Boleslaus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Boleslaus are New York (26 births), Michigan (16 births), Illinois (10 births).
How long has the name Boleslaus been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Boleslaus since 1911 -- 22 years through the most recent 1932 data.
What names are similar to Boleslaus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Boleslaw, Bolivar, Bolton, Boluwatife, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Boleslaus's data
- Boleslaus's decade-level peak was the 1910s (129 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Boleslauss (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Boleslaus
Nearby Names Like Boleslaus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Boleslaus
Boleslaw Boy
277 births
Bolivar Boy
248 births
Bolton Boy
#8353 244 births
Boluwatife Boy
#13162 127 births
Bolden Boy
61 births
Compare Boleslaus side by side: Boleslaus vs Boleslaw Boleslaus vs Bolivar Boleslaus vs Bolton
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1911–1932 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Boleslaus: Baby Name Since 1911 - 255 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/boleslaus. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Boleslaus draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.