Buzz
Boy name · American · Celtic Gaelic · Scottish
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,725 in 1951
7 babies were named Buzz in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,308 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1934–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Buzz you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Buzz, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Buzz would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBuzz first shows up in US birth records in 1934, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 91 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1951, when it ranked #1,725. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendBuzz has climbed 2,308 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Buzz
Buzz is a boy name of American, Celtic Gaelic and Scottish origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-uzz”. US birth records list Buzz for boys from 1934 to 2025, in 30 of those 92 years. Its best year was 1951, when it ranked #1,725 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:American namesCeltic Gaelic namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 boys |
| 1940s | 3.3 | 305,810 boys |
| 1950s | 6.2 | 161,551 boys |
| 1960s | 2.8 | 352,113 boys |
| 1970s | 0.4 | 2,325,581 boys |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 boys |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 boys |
| 2020s | 1.8 | 540,541 boys |
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- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
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Questions about the name Buzz
What is the origin of the name Buzz?
Buzz has American, Celtic Gaelic, Scottish roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Buzz a boy or girl name?
Buzz is a boy name.
How popular is the name Buzz?
Buzz ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1951 (#1,725).