UK girl's name
Bozena
A feminine given name of Slavic origin meaning "devoted to God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bozena is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Bozena popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3247, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2000 to 2000. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Bozena is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Bozena. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bozena ranked #3247 for girls in England and Wales in 2000, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 4 girls were registered as Bozena.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bozena as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3247
2000
Births in 2000
4
Latest year
Peak year
2000
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Bozena mean?
The name Bozena has its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly Czech and Polish. It is derived from the Proto-Slavic word "bogъ," meaning "god," combined with the suffix "-ena," which is a feminine ending. The name translates to "divine gift" or "gift from God."
In the Czech Republic, the name Bozena has been popular since the Middle Ages. It gained particular prominence during the Czech National Revival in the 19th century, when it became associated with the ideals of Czech patriotism and cultural identity. One of the most famous bearers of the name was the 19th-century Czech writer Božena Němcová (1820-1862), whose collection of folk tales and stories helped preserve Czech folklore and literature.
The name Bozena also has a rich history in Poland, where it has been in use since the Middle Ages. One of the earliest recorded Polish bearers of the name was Bożena, the daughter of Mieszko I, the first historical ruler of Poland, who lived in the 10th century. Another notable Polish Bozena was Bożena Inthalovna (1913-1995), a Polish actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and theater productions throughout her career.
In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, the name Bozena is associated with the martyr Saint Paraskeva, also known as Paraskeva of the Bogs or Petka the Venerable. She is revered in several Slavic countries, including Bulgaria, Serbia, and Romania, and her feast day is celebrated on October 14th (October 27th in the Julian calendar).
Other notable historical figures named Bozena include:
1. Bożena Umińska-Keff (1890-1980), a Polish lawyer and women's rights activist who was one of the first female lawyers in Poland. 2. Bożena Urbanowicz Gilbride (1923-2016), a Polish-American mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the development of early computer systems. 3. Bożena Adamowicz (1951-2022), a Polish politician and economist who served as the Mayor of Gdańsk from 1998 to 2019. 4. Bożena Batog (born 1961), a Polish athlete who competed in the shot put and won a bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. 5. Bożena Garus-Hockuba (born 1958), a Polish swimmer who won a silver medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Bozena by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bozena was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3247 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Bozena: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bozena in the UK right now?
In 2000, Bozena was ranked #3247 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Bozena most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 4 babies registered as Bozena in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bozena?
A feminine given name of Slavic origin meaning "devoted to God".
How many people are called Bozena in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Bozena across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.