Butch

Butch 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 7 boys in the United States.

Butch at a glance

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

About the name Butch

Butch 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, Butch first appears in Social Security records in 1919. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #631 in 1952, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 3,423 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Butch in US records

First recorded (US)
1919
Best US rank
#631 in 1952
Peak year
1956
Babies named Butch in 2024
7
Total since 1880
3,423

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Butch mean?

The meaning of Butch 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 Butch a boy or girl name?

Butch is a boy name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Butch?

Butch comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Butch?

Butch first appears in US records in 1919. Its best-ever ranking was #631 in 1952, and 7 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].