What is a "TikTok Boy”? Everything You Need to Know

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The ultimate explanation of this TikTok slang

Co-authored by Bertha Isabel Crombet, PhD Reviewed by Candace Gasper

Last Updated: July 23, 2025 Fact Checked

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• What is a “TikTok Boy”?
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• TikTok Boy Origins
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• Famous TikTok Boys
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• FAQ

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Over the last several years, cute boys on TikTok have been going viral for seemingly just existing and posting about their daily lives, which has become a noteworthy achievement for many users. But what exactly is a TikTok boy? And how can you spot one? If you’ve heard someone refer to a content creator as a “TikTok boy” and are wondering what it means, keep reading for a comprehensive breakdown of this trendy term. #TheMoreYouKnow.

TikTok Boy Meaning

A TikTok boy is an attractive young man whose TikTok content is largely focused on his looks. He may post thirst traps, offer glimpses of his , or use his handsome appearance and aesthetic lifestyle to promote certain brands, products, or services. TikTok boys often have brown hair, blue or brown eyes, and "rizz."

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What is a “TikTok Boy”?

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   A TikTok boy is slang for an attractive young man on TikTok. While there is no strict definition, TikTok boys tend to have tousled brown hair and brown or blue eyes. Additionally, they’re likely to have tattoos and a fit physique. A TikTok boy might also be described as funny, charming, and charismatic. They tend to have rizz and may post TikToks on a variety of subjects, including comedy, dating, and personal care.

   • TikTok boys are generally known to put their good looks on display, whether they choose to do it by lip syncing to popular songs, acting out funny scripted scenes, showing off their gym outfits, or anything in between.
   • TikTok boys are typically influencers, trying to monetize some aspect of their physical appearance or personality.
   • They often participate in TikTok trends and challenges and show up frequently on FYP.
   • There is a branch of TikTok boys that use their looks to playfully “seduce” the viewers on the other side of the screen, either for likes and views, in an effort to sell certain products, or as a preview for their subscription content on platforms such as OnlyFans or Patreon.
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   TikTok boys may benefit from “pretty privilege.” Pretty privilege is the idea that the more attractive you are, the more successful you are likely to be in many areas of life. This notion is backed by science, as confirmed by a 2023 study published in Social Science Quarterly. As it turns out, there are tons of advantages to being good-looking for both men and women. However, men have a slight edge when it comes to achieving socioeconomic growth based on their handsome faces.

   • Conducted by the University of Oslo, the study asked participants to rate adolescent images of young men from the late 1990s-2010s.
   • The men who were considered attractive in their younger years went on to get better educations, find more prestigious jobs, and earn higher incomes than their less attractive counterparts.
   • The study ultimately concluded that attractiveness plays a significant role in success and that pretty privilege is no longer a theory but a reality.
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TikTok Boy Origins

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   TikTok boys are a result of the rise of influencers. Humans are naturally social, and the invention of the internet offered a variety of new opportunities for us to connect with one another across oceans, continents, and time zones. Myspace, Facebook, and YouTube were all launched in the early 2000s, allowing the first wave of influencers to run so that future TikTok influencers could run. TikTok launched in 2017, first beginning as a song and dance app where users could perform brief choreographed dances or try to promote their music careers..

   • TikTok truly gained traction during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, when the app reached 2 billion downloads.
   • The emergence of the TikTok boy occurred within the last five years, a period during which businesses began marketing their products and services via influencers.
   • Although TikTok boys may not always be trying to sell you something, they may be luring in followers via their good looks only to later try to promote sales.

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Famous TikTok Boys

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   Some TikTok boys have millions of followers. Classically “hot” TikTok boys that fit the bill often have some of the largest followings on the app, easily surpassing the 1 million mark. Whether they choose to simply post about their lives, create constant “thirst traps,” or try to monetize their content via brand partnerships or subscription content, here are some of the most popular TikTok boys trending now:

   • Khabane "Khaby" Lame— 162.3 million followers
   • Benji Krol— 35.7 million followers
   • Noah Beck— 33.5 million followers
   • Larray— 27.6 million followers
   • Josh Richards— 25.4 million followers
   • Bryce Hall— 23.6 million followers
   • Tayler Holder— 19.4 million followers
   • Vinnie Hacker— 15.3 million followers
   • Griffin Johnson— 9.7 million followers
   • Blake Gray— 9.3 million
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   Who is the most famous TikTok boy? The most famous TikTok boy by following is Khabane "Khaby" Lame. Khabane Lame, aka @khaby.lame, is an Italian-Senegalese influencer with an astounding following of 162.3 million users. Born in 2000, the 25-year-old influencer often posts funny videos with a cinematic twist. In a recent video with over 78 million views, the content creator sits at a fancy Italian restaurant and watches as his server cuts around the center of a pizza and leaves him only with the crust.

   • In 2022, he was listed on Forbe’s list of 30 Under 30.
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   How many TikTok users are male? As of 2025, 55% of TikTok users are male and 44% are female. Within the 55% of male TikTok users, the highest concentration of users are between the ages of 25-34, accounting for about 20%. Additionally, although there are over 2 billion registered users worldwide, there are only about 1 million content creators on TikTok, making up 0.05%.

   • Khabane Lame, or @khaby.lame, is not only the most followed “TikTok boy” but also the most followed user across the board.
   • Charli D’Amelio, or @charlidamelio, has garnered the most likes on TikTok at over 11 billion likes.
   • Zach King, or @zachking, has the most-viewed TikTok, titled “Magic Ride,” with more than 2 billion views— that’s about 25% of the world’s population!
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   What does “TikTok boy” mean in the LGBTQ+ community? While there are no specific connections between “TikTok boy” and the LGBTQ+ community, some famous TikTok boys do identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. Here are some top examples:

   • @e_heman is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has 107K followers.
   • @benjykusi is a self-proclaimed warrior for inclusivity and has nearly 200K followers.
   • @mikes.mic posts funny videos commenting on pop culture and has over 500K followers.
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   What is a Laufey boy? A Laufey boy likely refers to a boy who enjoys the music of Laufey. Laufey is an Icelandic singer who rose to fame from 2021-2022, after her second album, Everything I Know About Love, topped the charts in both Iceland and America. Laufey’s music is a blend of jazz and pop, creating a soft, romantic, and ethereal sound. People who are fans of her music are referred to as Laufey boys and girls and are typically attracted to her lyrics relating to love and heartbreak.
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