Bunyan
boy nameBunyan entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2092 in 1913, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#2092
peak (1913)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2809 |
| 1920s | #3615 |
| 1930s | #3081 |
| 1940s | #3690 |
| 1960s | #4033 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Bunyan are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Bunyan alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bunyan in 2025?
- Bunyan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Bunyan most popular?
- Bunyan peaked in 1913, reaching #2092 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bunyan with classmates?
- Bunyan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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