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Music and family can also help name a boat (credit: Larry Weisman)

What Can a Boat’s Name Tell You

BoatUS issues annual Top 10 Boat Names List

While a boat’s name can be as varied as the owner at the helm, certain themes do stick out, according to Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS). The national advocacy, services, and safety group has issued its annual list of Top 10 Boat Names, which it compiles from those using the services of BoatUS Boat Graphics to design and purchase boat name graphics.

“It’s always a challenge to decide on a boat name because the options are endless,” said BoatUS Vice President of Public Affairs Scott Croft. “However, after 28 years of offering a boat name graphics service to our members, we’ve found that certain themes stand the test of time.”

Croft notes some distinct patterns of popular boat names, each focused around a main theme: relaxation (SerenityIsland TimeSanctuaryHydro TherapyOasis); a new chapter in life or achievement (Second WindNext ChapterAt Last); fishing (Reel TimeReel TherapyPilar); embracing the boating life (Pura VidaLa Bella VitaSeas the DayDolce Vita); and music (Flat Bottom GirlGreatful DadCool Change).

Some of these names have made it to this year’s Top 10 Boat Names list:

1. Serenity: One of the most common and beloved boat names ever, the owner of this boat may have a high-stress job and is likely looking to the water for a little peace and quiet. Watch out for yoga mats on deck!
2. Island Time: Everything is slower in the islands. Let down your hair, feel the sun on your face and the warm, clear turquoise waters surrounding your feet. You are now experiencing Island Time.
3. Scout: The owner of this boat is an adventurous type. Whether out gunkholing with the family, cruising to far-off locales, or chasing down a secret fishing spot, Scout’s skipper is on a mission.
4. Pura Vida: A way of life in Costa Rica. Up north it translates to living a good life with your family, cherishing simple pleasures, and enjoying a slow, relaxed pace. Moreover, it’s not just for sailboats – speedy motorboat owners love this name equally.
5. Seas the Day: This boat owner is likely completely in charge while boating and intends to get the most out of the boating lifestyle. This boat is also likely to be the last one to return to home port for the night, enjoying every ounce of daylight on the water.
6. Shenanigans: This boat owner is obviously (and likely innocently) up to something, and it may have to do with a big, extended family aboard. Think of Mr. Brady’s kind of boat, if he’d had one, at your local Saturday afternoon anchorage with Greg, Marcia, Peter, Jan, Bobby, Cindy, Mrs. Brady and Alice aboard.
7. Black Pearl: Like the fictional ship of Disney movie fame, this vessel may not look like much, but she’s brought her captain home every time and had a lot of fun along the way.
8. Cool ChangeOriginating in Australia to define the change from a hot summer day to a cool afternoon breeze and thunderstorms ahead. This boat’s owner likely believes in the transformative nature of "cool and bright clear water."
9. Liberty: Just like its popular cousin Freedom, a boater who chooses this name is a patriot to his or her core. There’s a fair chance this owner served in the military or has family who does.
10. Knot on Call: A name once chosen by doctors and nurses, Knot on Call now appeals to a wider group of boaters where technology has increased the intrusive reach of the office or added 24-hour job demands.

Top 10 Boat Names

by Boat US

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Serenity
Aquaholic
Grace
Serenity
Happy Ours
Island Time
Pearl
Freedom
Seas the Day
Freedom
Scout
Forever Young
Seas the Day
Andiamo
Grace
Pura Vida
Second Chance
Therapy
Irish Wake
Serendipity
Seas the Day
Squid Pro Quo
Second Wind
Freedom
Island Time
Shenanigans
More Cowbell
Serenity
Adagio
No Regrets
Black Pearl
Pegasus
Perservance
Ohana
Liberty
Cool Change
Feelin’ Nauti
Rum Runner
Oasis
At Last
Liberty
Why Knot
Knot on Call
Happy Ours
Blue Moon
Knot on Call
High Maintenance
Pura Vida
Firefly
Aqua holic

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

Serenity
Serenity
Island Time
Seas the Day
Aquaholic
Seas the Day
Second Wind
Seas the Day
Nauti Buoy
Andiamo
Andiamo
Island Girl
It's About Time
Aquaholic
The Black Pearl
Aquaholic
Freedom
Liberty
Dream Weaver
La Belle Vita
Second Wind
Pura Vida
Serendipity
Pegasus
Mojo
Island Time
Andiamo
Second Wind
Serenity Now
Island Time
Happy Ours
Island Time
Dolce Vita
Second Wind
No Worries
Journey
Irish Wake
Aquaholic
Liquid Asset
Second Wind
Serendipity
Happy Hours
The Good Life
Miss Behavin'
Serenity
Relentless
Seas the Day
Natui Buoy
Blew ByYou
Ohana

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

Second Wind
Seas the Day
Black Pearl
Aquaholic
Seas the Day
Seas the Day
Summer Daze
Liberty
Second Wind
Aquaholic
Lazy Daze
Second Chance
Second Wind
Reel Time
Island Time
Jolly Roger
Aqua-Holic
Amazing Grace
Hakuna Matata
Dragonfly
Bail Out
Wind Seeker
Aquaholic
Happy Hours
Pura Vida
On the Rocks
Dream Weaver
Knot On-Call
Knot Working
Encore
Pegasus
Black Pearl
Second Chance
Life is Good
Black Pearl
Zephyr
Hydrotherapy
Wanderlust
Plan B
Destiny
Namaste
The Salt Shaker
The Dog House
Second Chance
Serenity Now
Comfortably
Sea Quest
Carpe Diem
Pura Vida
License to Chill

2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

Aquaholic
Happy Hours
Liberty
Second Wind
Serenity
Island Time
Carpe Diem
Victory
Endless Summer
Irish Eyes
Hakuna Matata
Reel Time
Aquaholic
Happy Ours
Island Time
Happy Hours
Sea Biscuit
Bite Me
Time Out
Sea Spirit
Fish Tales
Freedom
Endless Summer
Fish Tales
Obsession
Liberty
Summer Wind
Seahorse
Island Time
Time Out
Seas the Day
Aquaholic
Footloose
Sea Ya
Reel Time
Freedom
Serenity
Silver Lining
Lazy Daze
Escapade
Ohana
No Worries
Miss Behavin
Luna Sea
Southern Comfort
Summer Wind
Mental Floss
Moondance
Serenity
Serendipity

2000

1999

1998

1997

1996

Misty
Serenity
Obsession
Serenity
Obsession
Flying Cloud
Osprey
Osprey
Obsession
Odyssey
Serenity
Obsession
Wind Dancer
Osprey
Osprey
Irish Wake
Wind Dancer
Odyssey
Escape
Escape
Wind Dancer
Therapy
Therapy
Therapy
Liquid Asset
Seas The Day
Destiny
Serenity
Liquid Asset
Wet Dream
Odyssey
Fantasea
Fantasea
Wet Dream
Serenity
Gypsea
Escape
Escape
Diversion
Hakuna Matata
Luna Sea
Odyssey
Wet Dream
Sundancer
Fantasea
Osprey
Tide Runner
Liquid Asset
Predator
Therapy

1995

1994

1993

1992

Odyssey
Serenity
Serenity
Osprey
Serenity
Obsession
Wave Runner
Therapy
Obsession
Osprey
Sea Dancer
Windsong
Sea Breeze
Fantasea
Liquid Asset
Serenity
Osprey
Liquid Asset
Obsession
Windwalker
Escape
Therapy
Therapy
Obsession
Wet Dream
Seaduction
Happy Hours
Happy Hours
Therapy
Happy Hours
Miss Behavin'
Miss Behavin'
Liquid Asset
Solitude
Seafarer
Escapade
Solitude
Wet Dream
AWOL
Liquid Asset

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