Buck Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBuhk / /bʌk/English; Native American
Meaning
English: male deer; Native American: warrior
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Buck is derived from the English word for a male deer, symbolizing strength and agility. In Native American cultures, the name is often associated with bravery and warrior-like qualities. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
The name Buck has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
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Famous people named Buck
Buck Owens was an American country music singer and songwriter known for his influential role in the Bakersfield sound.
Buck Rogers is a fictional character in a science fiction series that began in the 1920s, known for his adventures in space.
Buck Showalter is a former Major League Baseball manager recognized for his strategic approach to the game.
Fictional characters named Buck
Buck is a character in the animated film 'Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs,' known for his adventurous spirit.
Buck the dog appears in the novel 'The Call of the Wild' by Jack London, representing the struggle for survival.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Buck was first seen in the United States in 1880. Buck has ranked as high as #767 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Buck has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Buck (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1880 | 5 |
1881 | 14 |
1882 | 12 |
1883 | 5 |
1884 | 13 |
1885 | 18 |
1886 | 12 |
1887 | 14 |
1888 | 18 |
1889 | 9 |
1890 | 9 |
1891 | 20 |
1892 | 17 |
1893 | 14 |
1894 | 12 |
1895 | 12 |
1896 | 19 |
1897 | 16 |
1898 | 17 |
1899 | 21 |
1900 | 32 |
1901 | 12 |
1902 | 17 |
1903 | 24 |
1904 | 29 |
1905 | 27 |
1906 | 24 |
1907 | 33 |
1908 | 34 |
1909 | 40 |
1910 | 49 |
1911 | 46 |
1912 | 57 |
1913 | 57 |
1914 | 64 |
1915 | 80 |
1916 | 95 |
1917 | 86 |
1918 | 92 |
1919 | 102 |
1920 | 89 |
1921 | 92 |
1922 | 77 |
1923 | 82 |
1924 | 65 |
1925 | 83 |
1926 | 75 |
1927 | 69 |
1928 | 75 |
1929 | 52 |
1930 | 67 |
1931 | 67 |
1932 | 73 |
1933 | 71 |
1934 | 66 |
1935 | 72 |
1936 | 70 |
1937 | 74 |
1938 | 52 |
1939 | 41 |
1940 | 47 |
1941 | 52 |
1942 | 44 |
1943 | 40 |
1944 | 34 |
1945 | 41 |
1946 | 47 |
1947 | 45 |
1948 | 49 |
1949 | 43 |
1950 | 42 |
1951 | 36 |
1952 | 36 |
1953 | 44 |
1954 | 43 |
1955 | 45 |
1956 | 59 |
1957 | 44 |
1958 | 32 |
1959 | 58 |
1960 | 61 |
1961 | 44 |
1962 | 53 |
1963 | 42 |
1964 | 46 |
1965 | 36 |
1966 | 39 |
1967 | 35 |
1968 | 59 |
1969 | 58 |
1970 | 73 |
1971 | 56 |
1972 | 67 |
1973 | 59 |
1974 | 63 |
1975 | 53 |
1976 | 85 |
1977 | 85 |
1978 | 76 |
1979 | 93 |
1980 | 94 |
1981 | 96 |
1982 | 99 |
1983 | 73 |
1984 | 67 |
1985 | 61 |
1986 | 64 |
1987 | 57 |
1988 | 51 |
1989 | 65 |
1990 | 57 |
1991 | 24 |
1992 | 42 |
1993 | 21 |
1994 | 23 |
1995 | 21 |
1996 | 25 |
1997 | 14 |
1998 | 20 |
1999 | 17 |
2000 | 12 |
2001 | 18 |
2002 | 19 |
2003 | 12 |
2004 | 22 |
2005 | 26 |
2006 | 17 |
2007 | 22 |
2008 | 23 |
2009 | 21 |
2010 | 21 |
2011 | 16 |
2012 | 23 |
2013 | 23 |
2014 | 41 |
2015 | 27 |
2016 | 38 |
2017 | 55 |
2018 | 36 |
2019 | 45 |
2020 | 45 |
2021 | 57 |
2022 | 49 |
2023 | 67 |
2024 | 55 |