10,592births recorded
1Countries
2Variants
1883Peak · United States
#6803United States 2025
Bud is a boy name family recorded 10,592 times in 1 country since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#6803 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1883, at 22.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Bud
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bud | English | 9,502 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6803 | 1881 | ▲ 64 % |
| Budd | English | 1,090 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1885 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Bud ↔ Budd — spelling variant
Questions about Bud
How popular is the name Bud?
In 2025 it ranked #6803 in the United States. Official registers record 10,592 births across 1 country.
What is Bud in other languages?
Budd (English).
When was Bud most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1883, at 22.1 births per 100,000.
Is Bud a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Bud is a boy name.