Is Buster a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Buster is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Buster?

It’s currently ranked #911 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Buster Boy

Popularity: #911 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBUS-ter / /ˈbʌstər/

English; American

Meaning

English: tough guy; American: playful nickname

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Buster is often associated with a playful or affectionate nickname. It gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name is sometimes linked to the character Buster Brown, a popular comic strip character from the early 1900s. Additionally, it has been used in various forms of entertainment, contributing to its cultural significance.

Trend Summary

Buster has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable peak in the early to mid-20th century.

Variants

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International Variants

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Famous people named Buster

Buster Keaton was an American silent film actor and director known for his physical comedy and innovative filmmaking techniques.

Buster Posey is a professional baseball player who played as a catcher for the San Francisco Giants and is a three-time World Series champion.

Buster Rhymes is an American rapper and actor recognized for his complex lyrics and energetic performances.

Buster Douglas is a former professional boxer who gained fame for defeating Mike Tyson in 1990.

Fictional characters named Buster

Buster Bunny is a character from the animated television series 'Tiny Toon Adventures,' known for his mischievous personality.

Buster Bluth is a character from the television series 'Arrested Development,' portrayed as the naive and sheltered son of the Bluth family.

Sibling Suggestions

Buddy Baxter Beau Brady Brock Blake

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Buster was first seen in the United States in 1880. Buster has ranked as high as #639 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Texas, South Carolina, Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Buster has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Buster (2020)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	8
1881	5
1882	9
1883	7
1884	11
1885	14
1886	17
1887	10
1888	7
1889	15
1890	8
1891	13
1892	9
1893	13
1894	15
1895	16
1896	21
1897	19
1898	11
1899	16
1900	25
1901	18
1902	29
1903	23
1904	40
1905	52
1906	60
1907	64
1908	71
1909	85
1910	98
1911	110
1912	140
1913	155
1914	186
1915	214
1916	219
1917	206
1918	246
1919	219
1920	207
1921	233
1922	184
1923	194
1924	201
1925	191
1926	148
1927	181
1928	148
1929	135
1930	142
1931	114
1932	138
1933	116
1934	114
1935	105
1936	105
1937	116
1938	75
1939	78
1940	95
1941	66
1942	93
1943	85
1944	75
1945	81
1946	83
1947	78
1948	82
1949	74
1950	95
1951	91
1952	71
1953	79
1954	60
1955	63
1956	65
1957	72
1958	55
1959	43
1960	55
1961	39
1962	46
1963	31
1964	34
1965	42
1966	37
1967	19
1968	21
1969	31
1970	20
1971	27
1972	28
1973	20
1974	21
1975	22
1976	27
1977	31
1978	26
1979	35
1980	23
1981	22
1982	19
1983	21
1984	22
1985	17
1986	15
1987	12
1988	16
1989	12
1990	18
1991	16
1992	17
1993	15
1994	12
1995	19
1996	13
1997	10
1998	11
1999	10
2000	8
2001	14
2002	9
2003	6
2004	10
2005	14
2006	6
2007	13
2008	11
2009	8
2010	11
2011	14
2012	11
2013	12
2014	18
2015	17
2016	13
2017	13
2018	10
2019	12
2020	11
2021	7
2022	21
2023	12
2024	13