Total births
277
Boys' name · since 1909
Boleslaw
277 babies named Boleslaw in U.S. Social Security records since 1909, with the highest year being 1916. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 277
- total births
- 1909–1927
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
Boleslaw sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 277 recorded since 1909.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Boleslaw has been recorded 277 times among boys since 1909, 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 1909 to 1927.
- 277 total births
- 1909–1927 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 70% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
277 boys have been named Boleslaw since 1909, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1927.
- 277
- total births
- 1909–1927
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
70% of everyone ever named Boleslaw was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
40 babies were named Boleslaw in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Boleslaw's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Boleslaw's SSA record in two at 1919 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1909, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Boleslaw at a glance
Last recorded 1927Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1909
Boleslaw popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1909–1927
- Peak year (1916)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Boleslaw by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Boleslaw's strongest decade.
194 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 70% of all-time use.
Boleslaw births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
194 births
- 1920s
1920s
78 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 194 births (70% of all-time use).
Boleslaw by state
Where Boleslaw concentrates geographically, total births since 1909
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Massachusetts | | 46 | 16.6% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 22 | 7.9% |
| #3 | New York | | 19 | 6.9% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 6 | 2.2% |
Massachusetts share of Boleslaw's total US births 16.6%
Even split
46 of 277 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Boleslaw? ▼
277 babies have been named Boleslaw since 1909. It was last recorded in 1927. The peak year was 1916 with 40 births.
When was Boleslaw most popular? ▼
Boleslaw was most popular in the 1910s decade with 194 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Boleslaw most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Boleslaw are Massachusetts (46 births), Pennsylvania (22 births), New York (19 births).
How long has the name Boleslaw been used? ▼
Records for Boleslaw go back to 1909, giving 19 years of history through 1927.
What names are similar to Boleslaw? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Boleslaus, Bolivar, Bolton, Boluwatife, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Boleslaw's data
- Boleslaw's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (194 total births) through the 1920s (78) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Massachusetts records the most Boleslaws (46 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Massachusetts 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 Boleslaw
Nearby Names Like Boleslaw
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Boleslaw
Boleslaus Boy
255 births
Bolivar Boy
248 births
Bolton Boy
#8353 244 births
Boluwatife Boy
#13162 127 births
Bolden Boy
61 births
Compare Boleslaw side by side: Boleslaw vs Boleslaus Boleslaw vs Bolivar Boleslaw 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, 1909–1927 (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. "Boleslaw: Baby Name Since 1909 - 277 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/boleslaw. 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 Boleslaw 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.