How Many People Are Named Buzz?

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

Buzz
Very Rare
English occupational surname (one who buzzes)

Buzz means 'to make a humming sound', a rare name for boys. Only 191 people named Buzz live in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,724,022 Americans. The majority of Buzzes are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older vibe.

~191
Living in US
1 in 1,724,022
Americans
1951
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To make a humming sound
🌐
Origin
English occupational surname (one who buzzes)
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Energetic Lively Fun-loving
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,831
Worldwide Bearers
#87,305
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
5,303
🇨🇦 Canada
165
🇬🇧 England
97
🇳🇿 New Zealand
52
🇿🇦 South Africa
29
🇦🇺 Australia
24
🇷🇺 Russia
19
🇮🇪 Ireland
14
🇵🇭 Philippines
10
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
9

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
191 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 67
17
Would be under 30 (6%)
23
Would be 30–60 (8%)
233
Would be over 60 (85%)

All 273 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: 1951

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
56
Modern Appeal
44
International
94

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

📜 Buzz Through the Generations

Buzz peaked in popularity in 1951 with 19 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, most Buzzes are over 60 years old, with only 17 under 30 and 23 aged 30-60. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that's been around for decades, yet hasn't caught on widely enough to see many younger adopters. It's a blend of classic charm and modern rarity, making it unique among names.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Buzz's English occupational surname (one who buzzes) roots

📄 About the Name Buzz

How Many People Have the Name Buzz?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 191 people in the United States currently share the name Buzz. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,724,022 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Buzz a Common or Rare Name?

Buzz 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 Buzz Mean?

Buzz means "to make a humming sound" and comes from English occupational surname (one who buzzes) origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Buzz Most Popular?

The name Buzz reached peak popularity in 1951, with 19 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 Buzz?

Approximately 191 people named Buzz live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 273. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,724,022 Americans.

Is Buzz a rare name?

Buzz is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,724,022 Americans has this name.

What does the name Buzz mean?

Buzz means "to make a humming sound" and comes from English occupational surname (one who buzzes) origins.

Is Buzz more male or female?

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

When was Buzz most popular?

Buzz peaked in 1951 with 19 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 US191
All-Time Births273
1 in X1 in 1,724,022
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age67
Peak Year1951
World Rank#87,305
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.