How Many People Are Named Butch?
Complete statistics for the name Butch: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Butch, a very rare male name, is held by just 2,494 people in the US, making up 1 in 132,328 Americans. The majority of those named Butch are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel. Its peak popularity was in 1956 when 139 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life-path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 64All 3,423 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: 1956Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Butch Through the Generations
Butch, a name that peaked in popularity in 1956, has seen a slow decline since then. Today, it's considered a blend of classic and modern, with a significant portion of its bearers being over 60 years old. Out of the 2,494 people named Butch in the US, 1,590 are under 30, 787 are between 30 and 60, and 2,477 are over 60, indicating a strong preference among older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
📄 About the Name Butch
How Many People Have the Name Butch?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 858 people in the United States currently share the name Butch. That works out to roughly 1 in every 386,305 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Butch a Common or Rare Name?
Butch 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 Butch Mean?
Butch means "nickname for Albert" and comes from American nickname origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Butch in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Butch Most Popular?
The name Butch reached peak popularity in 1956, with 139 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 Butch?
Approximately 858 people named Butch live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 858. That works out to roughly 1 in 386,305 Americans.
Is Butch a rare name?
Butch is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 386,305 Americans has this name.
What does the name Butch mean?
Butch means "nickname for Albert" and comes from American nickname origins.
Is Butch more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Butch are male and 0% are female.
When was Butch most popular?
Butch peaked in 1956 with 139 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.