Buck
Meaningmale deer · English
- US rank
- #1,992
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #365 in 1910
76 babies were named Buck in the US in 2025. It has climbed 736 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Buck you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 22,472 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Buck, 76 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Buck would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBuck has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Bucks, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1910, when it ranked #365. Today it's #1,992, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowBuck is 7.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 163,934 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 22,472.
- TrendBuck has climbed 736 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,992. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBuck is most popular in Oregon, where it ranks #604. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn English, Buck means “male deer”. Our records link it to American and English roots.
About the name Buck
Buck is a boy name of American and English origin meaning “male deer”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-uck”. US birth records list Buck for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1910, when it ranked #365 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,992, with 76 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 110 | 9,132 boys |
| 1890s | 139 | 7,217 boys |
| 1900s | 196 | 5,089 boys |
| 1910s | 129 | 7,775 boys |
| 1920s | 69 | 14,510 boys |
| 1930s | 62 | 16,108 boys |
| 1940s | 30 | 32,927 boys |
| 1950s | 22 | 46,104 boys |
| 1960s | 25 | 40,584 boys |
| 1970s | 43 | 23,272 boys |
| 1980s | 40 | 25,246 boys |
| 1990s | 13 | 74,460 boys |
| 2000s | 9.6 | 103,950 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 57,604 boys |
| 2020s | 34 | 29,557 boys |
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- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
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- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
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- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Buck
What does the name Buck mean?
Buck means “male deer” in English.
What is the origin of the name Buck?
Buck has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Buck a boy or girl name?
Buck is a boy name.
How popular is the name Buck?
Buck ranked #1,992 for US boys in 2025, given to 76 babies. Its best year was 1910 (#365).