How popular is the name Butch in 2025?

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

When was the name Butch most popular?

Butch peaked in 1952, reaching #631 among US boy names.

Butch will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Butch entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #631 in 1952, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#631

peak (1952)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 2,500 people named Butch are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Butch alive today was born around 1958, making them about 67 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Butch in 2025?: Butch is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Butch most popular?: Butch peaked in 1952, reaching #631 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Butch with classmates?: Butch will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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