Buster
boy name#6803 in 2025Buster entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #238 in 1909, ranks #6803 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#6803
rank today
#238
peak (1909)
12
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #630 |
| 1890s | #555 |
| 1900s | #328 |
| 1910s | #336 |
| 1920s | #451 |
| 1930s | #565 |
| 1940s | #716 |
| 1950s | #898 |
| 1960s | #1357 |
| 1970s | #1857 |
| 1980s | #2880 |
| 1990s | #4457 |
| 2000s | #7484 |
| 2010s | #6412 |
| 2020s | #6936 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Buster has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 2,200 people named Buster are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Buster alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Buster in 2025?
- Buster ranks #6803 among US boy names in 2025, with 12 babies given the name.
- When was the name Buster most popular?
- Buster peaked in 1909, reaching #238 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Buster with classmates?
- Buster will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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