Bud

Bud 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 13 boys in the United States.

Bud at a glance

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

About the name Bud

Bud 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, Bud first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #233 in 1889, and in 2024 13 babies received the name — 9,489 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bud in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#233 in 1889
Peak year
1928
Babies named Bud in 2024
13
Total since 1880
9,489

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bud mean?

The meaning of Bud 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 Bud a boy or girl name?

Bud is a boy name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bud?

Bud comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Bud?

Bud first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #233 in 1889, and 13 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].