Boniface
b(o)-nifa-ce,
bon(i)-face
US Popularity:17443
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Fortunate
Boniface is a boy’s name of Latin origin with roots that span centuries. The title is often associated with the various saints that bear it, but baby doesn’t have to be raised in any particular faith to embrace the good nature in this name. Meaning “fortunate,” Boniface is a perfect title to remind this little one of all they have, and how you’ll be just as lucky to have them in your life. Boniface has taken a dip in the charts in recent decades, but with the recent popularity of old-school names, that could change soon.
How Popular Is The Name Boniface?
U.S. Births
Overall:Boniface is currently #17443 in U.S. births
Boy:Boniface is currently #8321 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#8321
in 2023
+ 4078
from 2019
Sources
WordSense, Boniface
WordSense, Bonifatius
Online Etymology Dictionary, Boniface, October 2022
Britannica, Saint Boniface, English missionary, June 2024
Britannica, Saint Boniface IV, pope, April 2024
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