Cub
boy name#8910 in 2025Cub entered the US charts in 2015, peaked at #7095 in 2017, ranks #8910 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2015–2025
#8910
rank today
#7095
peak (2017)
8
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #9116 |
| 2020s | #9820 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Cub are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Cub is a kid of about 4 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cub in 2025?
- Cub ranks #8910 among US boy names in 2025, with 8 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cub most popular?
- Cub peaked in 2017, reaching #7095 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cub with classmates?
- Cub will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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