How Many People Are Named Bucky?
Complete statistics for the name Bucky: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bucky is a very rare name for boys, with only 765 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 431,394 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1979 with 50 births, but now it's slowly declining, becoming more of a classic choice rather than a modern one.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 60All 1,027 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1979Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bucky Through the Generations
Bucky has been a name that's seen its best days in the past. With 765 people named Bucky alive today, it's clear that most were born around the peak year of 1979. Interestingly, half of those named Bucky are over 60 years old, giving the name a distinctly older generation feel. This skew towards older ages suggests that while Bucky was once popular, it's now more of a nostalgic choice for parents looking for a unique yet familiar name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bucky's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Bucky
How Many People Have the Name Bucky?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 765 people in the United States currently share the name Bucky. That works out to roughly 1 in every 431,394 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Bucky a Common or Rare Name?
Bucky is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Bucky Mean?
Bucky means "creative variant of Buck" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bucky in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Bucky Most Popular?
The name Bucky reached peak popularity in 1979, with 50 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Bucky?
Approximately 765 people named Bucky live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,027. That works out to roughly 1 in 431,394 Americans.
Is Bucky a rare name?
Bucky is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 431,394 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bucky mean?
Bucky means "creative variant of Buck" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Bucky more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Bucky are male and 0% are female.
When was Bucky most popular?
Bucky peaked in 1979 with 50 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.