Bucky
boy nameBucky entered the US charts in 1931, peaked at #1277 in 1958, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1931–2025
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rank today
#1277
peak (1958)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #2471 |
| 1940s | #2260 |
| 1950s | #1740 |
| 1960s | #2181 |
| 1970s | #2310 |
| 1980s | #3855 |
| 1990s | #7043 |
| 2000s | #8915 |
| 2010s | #12086 |
| 2020s | #10368 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Bucky are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bucky alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bucky in 2025?
- Bucky is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Bucky most popular?
- Bucky peaked in 1958, reaching #1277 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bucky with classmates?
- Bucky will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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