Buckley
Meaningbuck meadow · English
- US rank
- #2,183
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,896 in 1962
65 babies were named Buckley in the US in 2025. It has climbed 953 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 26,247 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Buckley, 65 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Buckley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBuckley first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1962, when it reached #1,896.
- Then vs nowBuckley is 12× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 322,581 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 26,247.
- TrendBuckley has climbed 953 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,183. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBuckley is most popular in Wisconsin, where it ranks #678. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn English, Buckley means “buck meadow”.
About the name Buckley
Buckley is a boy name of English origin meaning “buck meadow”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Buckley for boys from 1916 to 2025, in 85 of those 110 years. Its best year was 1962, when it ranked #1,896 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,183, with 65 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.0 | 251,572 boys |
| 1920s | 4.7 | 212,314 boys |
| 1930s | 6.2 | 160,256 boys |
| 1940s | 3.3 | 305,810 boys |
| 1950s | 3.4 | 298,507 boys |
| 1960s | 4.9 | 202,020 boys |
| 1970s | 6.4 | 156,495 boys |
| 1980s | 3.3 | 303,030 boys |
| 1990s | 1.0 | 1,000,000 boys |
| 2000s | 2.4 | 414,938 boys |
| 2010s | 7.9 | 126,743 boys |
| 2020s | 35 | 28,681 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Buckley
What does the name Buckley mean?
Buckley means “buck meadow” in English.
What is the origin of the name Buckley?
Buckley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Buckley a boy or girl name?
Buckley is a boy name.
How popular is the name Buckley?
Buckley ranked #2,183 for US boys in 2025, given to 65 babies. Its best year was 1962 (#1,896).