Boutique Name Ideas
60 name ideas for a boutique, plus how the U.S. Census Bureau classifies this kind of business and where these businesses are most common.
Boutique name ideas
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Name words that fit, with their meanings
How a boutique is classified
For government statistics, tax forms and many licensing systems, a boutique usually falls under NAICS 448120: Women's Clothing Stores.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new women's, misses', and juniors' clothing, including maternity wear. These establishments may provide basic alterations, such as hemming, taking in or letting out seams, or lengthening or shortening sleeves.
Businesses classified here include
- Apparel stores, women's and girls' clothing
- Clothing stores, women's and girls'
- Maternity shops
Definition and examples from the 2017 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS 448120), U.S. Census Bureau.
Women's Clothing Stores in the U.S. by the numbers
Locations by number of employees nationwide
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022. Counts cover employer establishments (businesses with paid employees); self-employed owners without staff are not included. Small establishments with 1–4 employees include those that reported no paid employees in mid-March.
States with the most women's clothing stores locations
- California 2,796 locations
- Texas 2,341 locations
- Florida 2,011 locations
- New York 1,922 locations
- Georgia 1,022 locations
- North Carolina 940 locations
- Illinois 917 locations
- New Jersey 832 locations
- Pennsylvania 760 locations
- Ohio 675 locations
Each state page shows local numbers and links to that state's official business registration offices.