How popular is the name Bush in 2025?

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

When was the name Bush most popular?

Bush peaked in 1889, reaching #789 among US boy names.

Bush will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Bush entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #789 in 1889, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#789

peak (1889)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

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

The typical Bush 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 Bush in 2025?: Bush is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Bush most popular?: Bush peaked in 1889, reaching #789 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Bush with classmates?: Bush will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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