Buck
boy name#1992 in 2025Buck entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #365 in 1910, ranks #1992 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1992
rank today
#365
peak (1910)
76
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #586 |
| 1890s | #511 |
| 1900s | #433 |
| 1910s | #565 |
| 1920s | #759 |
| 1930s | #772 |
| 1940s | #1015 |
| 1950s | #1139 |
| 1960s | #1123 |
| 1970s | #998 |
| 1980s | #1141 |
| 1990s | #3065 |
| 2000s | #4587 |
| 2010s | #3645 |
| 2020s | #2396 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Buck has been most popular in TX, OH, OR.
Living bearers
About 3,500 people named Buck are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Buck alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Buck in 2025?
- Buck ranks #1992 among US boy names in 2025, with 76 babies given the name.
- When was the name Buck most popular?
- Buck peaked in 1910, reaching #365 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Buck with classmates?
- Buck will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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