Bud Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Bud is an English name that originates from the word for a young shoot or flower, symbolizing growth. It has evolved through various forms and gained popularity as a friendly nickname in the 20th century. It carries a lighthearted connotation and is not associated with biblical references. Notable figures with this name include Bud Abbott and Bud Grant.
The name Bud is most popular in Idaho, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bud has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Bud' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 436th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 512th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 721st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1349th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2338th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9737th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7918th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Bud' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bud"
Pronunciation
/bʌd/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Bud is derived from the English word 'bud,' which refers to a young or undeveloped flower or shoot. It symbolizes new beginnings and growth.
Meaning
young shoot, flower
Language Evolution
Bud, Budd, Bode
Historical Usage
Bud gained popularity in the early to mid-20th century as a friendly and informal nickname, often associated with a sense of camaraderie.
Variants & Derivatives
Buddy, Buddie, Budd
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Bud is perceived as a casual and friendly name, often associated with youthful exuberance and warmth.
Famous People
Bud Abbott, Budweiser (brand name), Bud Grant
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bud"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Bud"
"Bud" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 436th of 7545 | 2,989 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 512th of 6773 | 2,462 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 721st of 7552 | 1,953 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1349th of 10718 | 640 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2338th of 16616 | 441 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9737th of 24088 | 90 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7918th of 23106 | 114 |
Regional Popularity of "Bud" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
28.81% 408th/1416 |
57.00% 786th/1379 |
18.68% 442nd/2366 |
24.52% 280th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
25.94% 401st/1546 |
55.08% 857th/1556 |
30.09% 708th/2353 |
20.04% 310th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
26.81% 597th/2227 |
46.38% 1127th/2430 |
35.82% 1022nd/2853 |
20.36% 565th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
53.22% 1563rd/2937 |
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52.27% 1839th/3518 |
33.18% 1342nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
55.28% 2037th/3685 |
- | - |
41.05% 2593rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Bud" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Bud"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bud" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.