Boswell Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Boswell means 'wood spring' or 'near a spring in the woods'.
Meaning of the Name Boswell
Boswell is an English surname derived from a place name. It originates from the Old English words 'bōs' meaning 'wood' and 'wella' meaning 'spring'. The name is believed to refer to someone who lived near a spring in the woods. It is also associated with a well-known literary figure, James Boswell, who was a Scottish biographer and diarist. Boswell is a name that has ancient roots and continues to be used as a surname or given name.
Popularity of the Name Boswell
The popularity for the name Boswell peaked in popularity in the year 1915 with 5 births, which ranked number 8,098 out of 8,412 unique names for that year. Boswell had the most male births in 1915 with 5, which ranked number 3,825 out of 4,390 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Boswell
Popularity of Boswell by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Boswell. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Boswell in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Boswell is a great pick!
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