How Many People Are Named Bun?

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

Bun
Very Rare
Chinese

Bun means 'round bun' in Chinese, making it a unique choice. Only 10 people named Bun live in the US today, which is just 1 in 34,613,400 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1927 with 7 births, but it's now stable and considered very rare.

~1,695
Living in US
1 in 195,545
Americans
1927
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Round bun
🌐
Origin
Chinese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Cute Quirky Unique
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why they're often seen taking charge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

86,423
Worldwide Bearers
#11,580
Global Rank
🇹🇭 Thailand
37,727
🇰🇭 Cambodia
19,866
🇮🇩 Indonesia
12,843
🇻🇳 Vietnam
4,819
🇯🇵 Japan
3,397
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1,929
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1,158
🇺🇸 United States
995
🇵🇰 Pakistan
916
🇨🇳 China
841

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
10 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 81
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
10
Would be 30–60 (45%)
12
Would be over 60 (55%)

All 22 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: 1927

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
27
Classic Feel
67
Modern Appeal
33
International
99

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

📜 Bun Through the Generations

Bun has been a name through the generations, with its peak in 1927 when 7 babies were given this name. Today, there are only 10 people named Bun in the United States, with most being over 60 years old. This skews the average age to 81, indicating that the name is more popular among older generations.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bun's Chinese roots

📄 About the Name Bun

How Many People Have the Name Bun?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,695 people in the United States currently share the name Bun. That works out to roughly 1 in every 195,545 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bun a Common or Rare Name?

Bun 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 Bun Mean?

Bun means "round bun" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Bun Most Popular?

The name Bun reached peak popularity in 1927, with 7 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 Bun?

Approximately 1,695 people named Bun live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,695. That works out to roughly 1 in 195,545 Americans.

Is Bun a rare name?

Bun is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 195,545 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bun mean?

Bun means "round bun" and comes from Chinese origins.

Is Bun more male or female?

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

When was Bun most popular?

Bun peaked in 1927 with 7 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 US1,695
All-Time Births1,695
1 in X1 in 195,545
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age81
Peak Year1927
World Rank#11,580
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.