Budd
From Old English Budda, a nickname of uncertain meaning.
Every Budd since 1880 — 1,090 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Budd
Budd is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 1,090 American babies have been named Budd. Its peak came in 1923, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Budd stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Budd year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,294 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,641 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,558 |
| 1965 | 14 | #2,192 |
| 1960 | 9 | #2,896 |
| 1955 | 12 | #2,314 |
| 1950 | 8 | #2,795 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,142 |
| 1940 | 14 | #1,909 |
| 1935 | 15 | #1,848 |
| 1930 | 24 | #1,498 |
| 1925 | 25 | #1,500 |
| 1920 | 23 | #1,600 |
| 1915 | 23 | #1,416 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | 9 | #651 |
| 1880 | 5 | #934 |
Famous people named Budd
- Budd Schulberg Writer · 1914–2009
- Budd Boetticher Film director · 1916–2001
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Budd mean?
From Old English Budda, a nickname of uncertain meaning.
How popular is the name Budd in 2025?
Budd did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Budd?
1,090 babies have been named Budd in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Budd most popular?
Budd peaked in 1923, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Budd a boy or girl name?
Budd is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Budd rising or falling?
Budd has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Budd?
Well-known people named Budd include Budd Schulberg (writer), Budd Boetticher (film director).