Buck
A male given name from Old English.
Every Buck since 1880 — 6,610 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Buck
Buck is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,993 in 2025 with 76 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 6,610 American babies have been named Buck. Its peak came in 1919, when 102 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Buck stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Buck year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76 | #1,993 |
| 2024 | 55 | #2,478 |
| 2023 | 68 | #2,130 |
| 2022 | 49 | #2,679 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2,380 |
| 2020 | 45 | #2,733 |
| 2019 | 45 | #2,772 |
| 2018 | 36 | #3,179 |
| 2017 | 55 | #2,352 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,067 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,895 |
| 2014 | 41 | #2,850 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,199 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,272 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,466 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,544 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,601 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,284 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,394 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,104 |
| 2005 | 26 | #3,630 |
| 2004 | 22 | #4,029 |
| 2003 | 12 | #5,926 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,208 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,323 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,620 |
| 1995 | 21 | #3,204 |
| 1990 | 57 | #1,501 |
| 1985 | 61 | #1,216 |
| 1980 | 94 | #920 |
| 1975 | 53 | #1,160 |
| 1970 | 73 | #933 |
| 1965 | 36 | #1,277 |
| 1960 | 61 | #973 |
| 1955 | 45 | #1,106 |
| 1950 | 42 | #1,086 |
| 1945 | 41 | #996 |
| 1940 | 47 | #930 |
| 1935 | 72 | #716 |
| 1930 | 67 | #785 |
| 1925 | 83 | #711 |
| 1920 | 89 | #677 |
| 1915 | 80 | #647 |
| 1910 | 49 | #365 |
| 1905 | 27 | #414 |
| 1900 | 32 | #393 |
| 1895 | 12 | #610 |
| 1890 | 9 | #673 |
| 1885 | 18 | #423 |
| 1880 | 5 | #933 |
Famous people named Buck
- Buck Henry Actor · 1930–2020
- Buck Adams Pornographic actor · 1955–2008
- Buck Angel Actor · b. 1962
- Buck Williams Basketball player · b. 1960
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Buck mean?
A male given name from Old English.
How popular is the name Buck in 2025?
Buck ranked #1,993 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 76 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Buck?
6,610 babies have been named Buck in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Buck most popular?
Buck peaked in 1919, when 102 newborns received the name.
Is Buck a boy or girl name?
Buck is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Buck rising or falling?
Buck is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Buck?
Well-known people named Buck include Buck Henry (actor), Buck Adams (pornographic actor), Buck Angel (actor).