Bud

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Bud was most popular in 1928, when 215 American babies were given the name — ranking #854 that year. In 2025 it ranked #14,309, with 12 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 9,502 people named Bud.

Bud over time

Births per year. The dot marks Bud’s peak in 1928. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Names that peaked alongside Bud

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Francisca
Rolland
Charline
Consuelo
Winford

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org