Bud Boy

Popularity: #911 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationBuhd / /bʌd/

English; American

Meaning

English: friend; American: buddy

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Bud is often used as a diminutive or nickname for names like Buddy or Burton. It gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century. The term 'bud' also refers to a young shoot or flower, symbolizing growth and friendship. It is commonly associated with a friendly, approachable demeanor.

Trend Summary

The name Bud has seen a decline in popularity in recent decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Buddy

International Variants

Famous people named Bud

Bud Abbott was an American comedian and actor, best known for his partnership with Lou Costello in the comedy duo Abbott and Costello.

Bud Grant is a former American football coach and player, recognized for his successful tenure with the Minnesota Vikings.

Bud Selig served as the Commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2015, overseeing significant changes in the sport.

Fictional characters named Bud

Bud Bundy is a character from the television series 'Married... with Children,' known for his rebellious teenage antics.

Bud Lightyear is a character from the animated series 'Buzz Lightyear of Star Command,' serving as a sidekick to the main character.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bud was first seen in the United States in 1880. Bud has ranked as high as #682 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in California, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Bud has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Bud (1993)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188037
188138
188233
188342
188442
188544
188633
188736
188848
188948
189047
189129
189239
189337
189435
189533
189635
189743
189836
189925
190040
190130
190224
190332
190436
190533
190639
190731
190840
190935
191052
191162
191290
191389
191498
1915130
1916153
1917176
1918183
1919169
1920187
1921190
1922179
1923189
1924174
1925176
1926187
1927205
1928215
1929180
1930177
1931208
1932154
1933166
1934162
1935153
1936156
1937130
1938110
193996
194096
194183
1942109
194388
194497
194582
1946104
1947106
1948101
1949127
1950118
195193
195299
1953100
195485
1955121
195696
1957129
1958113
1959142
1960119
196194
196273
196370
196463
196573
196650
196745
196849
196941
197040
197142
197238
197331
197432
197537
197627
197728
197833
197933
198041
198143
198240
198346
198422
198537
198632
198734
198833
198933
199029
199120
199213
199322
199411
199511
199615
199711
19988
19997
20006
200110
20039
200613
200712
20108
20116
20137
201412
20158
201610
201711
201813
20208
20215
202214
202313
202413