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Bud

Bud is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Bud?

Recorded births named Bud by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	9,502 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Bud's popularity over time

Babies named Bud per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1928 (215/yr).

When was Bud popular?

Bud reached its peak in 1928, when it was the #854 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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