How popular is the name Bub in 2025?

Bub is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Bub most popular?

Bub peaked in 1904, reaching #1205 among US boy names.

Bub will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Bub entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1205 in 1904, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1205

peak (1904)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Bub are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Bub alive today was born around 1919, making them about 106 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Bub in 2025?: Bub is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Bub most popular?: Bub peaked in 1904, reaching #1205 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Bub with classmates?: Bub will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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