Total births
1,147
Boys' name · since 1955
Boruch
Boruch has 1,147 recorded births since 1955 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2013 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3466
- among boys today
- 1,147
- born since 1955
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Boruch currently ranks #3466 among boys' names in America, with 1,147 babies recorded since 1955.
Boruch has 1,147 recorded births among boys since 1955, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3466 as of the latest data, more common than 76% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 2025.
- #3466 among boys today
- 1,147 born since 1955
- 2010s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Boruch is currently the #3466 boys' name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 1,147 born since 1955, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3466
- among boys today
- 1,147
- born since 1955
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Boruch vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3466
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Boruch was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
42 babies were named Boruch in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Boruch compares
1,147 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Boruch's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Boruch | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,147 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Boruch's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Boruch's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1957, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2013 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Boruch at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#3,466
Active since
1955
Boruch popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Boruch by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Boruch's strongest decade.
310 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Boruch births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1960s 19
1960s
19 births
- 1970s 26
1970s
26 births
- 1980s
1980s
139 births
- 1990s
1990s
204 births
- 2000s
2000s
263 births
- 2010s
2010s
310 births
- 2020s
2020s
175 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 310 births (27% of all-time use).
How Boruch compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Boruch's total volume
Boruch vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Boruch by state
Where Boruch concentrates geographically, total births since 1955
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 627 | 54.7% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 253 | 22.1% |
New York share of Boruch's total US births 54.7%
Even split
627 of 1,147 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Boruch? ▼
1,147 babies have been named Boruch since 1955. It currently ranks #3466 among boys. The peak year was 2013 with 42 births.
When was Boruch most popular? ▼
Boruch was most popular in the 2010s decade with 310 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Boruch most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Boruch are New York (627 births), New Jersey (253 births).
How long has the name Boruch been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Boruch since 1955 -- 71 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Boruch? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Boris, Bora, Borden, Borna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Boruch's data
- Boruch's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (310 total births) through the 2020s (175) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Boruchs (627 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 Boruch
Nearby Names Like Boruch
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Boruch
Boris Boy
#3344 4,621 births
Bora Boy
#6977 422 births
Borden Boy
215 births
Borna Boy
#7037 130 births
Borja Boy
#10694 41 births
Compare Boruch side by side: Boruch vs Boris Boruch vs Bora Boruch vs Borden
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Boruch
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3,980 births · Peak 2006
Hendricks #3463
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Travon #3469
6,650 births · Peak 1995
Galileo #3462
530 births · Peak 2022
Koy #3470
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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, 1955–2025 (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. "Boruch: #3466 Boys' Name - 1,147 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/boruch. 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 Boruch 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.