Buck

Buck is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 55 boys in the United States.

Buck at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Buck

Buck belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Buck first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #365 in 1910, and in 2024 55 babies received the name — 6,534 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Buck in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#365 in 1910
Peak year
1919
Babies named Buck in 2024
55
Total since 1880
6,534

Buck in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Best rank
#4647 in 2011
Babies named Buck in 2011
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Buck mean?

The meaning of Buck is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Buck a boy or girl name?

Buck is a boy name. In 2024, 55 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Buck?

Buck comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Buck?

Buck first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #365 in 1910, and 55 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].