How Many People Are Named Budd?

Complete statistics for the name Budd: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Budd
Rare
Old English

Budd is an uncommon moniker with roots in Old English, making it a very rare name today. Only 372 people in the US carry it, representing just 1 in 887,190 Americans. The majority, 88%, are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school choice.

~7,684
Living in US
1 in 43,135
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Blessed
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Serene Grounded
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,233
Worldwide Bearers
#158,149
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,844
🇨🇦 Canada
185
🇮🇳 India
154
🇦🇺 Australia
6
🇬🇧 England
6
🇵🇭 Philippines
6
🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea
4
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
4
🇲🇼 Malawi
4
🇹🇭 Thailand
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
372 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 87
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
135
Would be 30–60 (12%)
955
Would be over 60 (88%)

All 1,090 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: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
85
Modern Appeal
15
International
89

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Budd Through the Generations

Budd peaked in popularity back in 1923 with 34 births, but it has remained stable since then. Today, there are 372 people named Budd living in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew indicates that Budd is predominantly used by older generations, with only a small fraction under 30.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 98
Ohio 5

⭐ Famous People Named Budd

Budd is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:Budd Boetticher (1916–2001), film director during the classical period in Hollywood R. Budd Dwyer (1939–1987), American politician who committed suicide during a televised press conference Budd S. Ford (1840–1879), American politician from Maryland Budd Friedman (1932–2022), founder and original proprietor and MC of the Improvisation Comedy Club Budd Grossman (1924–2017), American producer and screenwriter Budd Hopkins (1931–2011), central figure in abduction phenomenon and related UFO research Budd Johnson (1910–1984), jazz …

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✨ Similar Names to Budd

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Budd's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Budd

How Many People Have the Name Budd?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,684 people in the United States currently share the name Budd. That works out to roughly 1 in every 43,135 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Budd a Common or Rare Name?

Budd is classified as 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 Budd Mean?

Budd means "Blessed" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Budd in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Budd Most Popular?

The name Budd reached peak popularity in 1923, with 34 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Budd?

Approximately 7,684 people named Budd live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,684. That works out to roughly 1 in 43,135 Americans.

Is Budd a rare name?

Budd is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 43,135 Americans has this name.

What does the name Budd mean?

Budd means "Blessed" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Budd more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Budd are male and 0% are female.

When was Budd most popular?

Budd peaked in 1923 with 34 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US7,684
All-Time Births7,684
1 in X1 in 43,135
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age87
Peak Year1923
World Rank#158,149
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.