Buena
girl nameBuena entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #657 in 1889, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#657
peak (1889)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #868 |
| 1890s | #1014 |
| 1900s | #1211 |
| 1910s | #1429 |
| 1920s | #1792 |
| 1930s | #2432 |
| 1940s | #3466 |
| 1950s | #5145 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Buena are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Buena alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Buena in 2025?
- Buena is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Buena most popular?
- Buena peaked in 1889, reaching #657 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Buena with classmates?
- Buena will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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