Buster
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #238 in 1909
12 babies were named Buster in the US in 2025. It has climbed 231 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).
Did you know?
A few things about Buster you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Buster, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Buster would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBuster has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Busters, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1909, when it ranked #238. Today it's #6,803, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendBuster has climbed 231 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Buster
Buster is a boy name of American and English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ter”. US birth records list Buster for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1909, when it ranked #238 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 94 | 10,642 boys |
| 1890s | 124 | 8,063 boys |
| 1900s | 333 | 2,999 boys |
| 1910s | 309 | 3,236 boys |
| 1920s | 165 | 6,047 boys |
| 1930s | 105 | 9,546 boys |
| 1940s | 56 | 17,860 boys |
| 1950s | 35 | 28,727 boys |
| 1960s | 18 | 54,825 boys |
| 1970s | 16 | 64,144 boys |
| 1980s | 9.8 | 102,354 boys |
| 1990s | 7.2 | 138,504 boys |
| 2000s | 4.9 | 202,020 boys |
| 2010s | 7.0 | 143,678 boys |
| 2020s | 7.3 | 136,674 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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Questions about the name Buster
What is the origin of the name Buster?
Buster has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Buster a boy or girl name?
Buster is a boy name.
How popular is the name Buster?
Buster ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1909 (#238).