Arbutus
girl nameArbutus entered the US charts in 1906, peaked at #1079 in 1927, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1906–2025
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rank today
#1079
peak (1927)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1870 |
| 1910s | #1450 |
| 1920s | #1284 |
| 1930s | #1502 |
| 1940s | #2580 |
| 1950s | #4967 |
| 1960s | #6567 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Arbutus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Arbutus alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Arbutus in 2025?
- Arbutus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Arbutus most popular?
- Arbutus peaked in 1927, reaching #1079 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Arbutus with classmates?
- Arbutus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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