Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Bucky

Name: Popularity of the name Bucky in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Bucky, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#1,304 (1979)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1931

First Year

2024

Last Year

1979

Peak Year

#1304

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bucky

Bucky first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1931, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1979, when 50 Buckys were born — ranking #1,304 that year. As of 2026, Bucky ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Buckys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Bucky

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bucky is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Buckey
Buckie
Becky
Becki
Beckie
Bikie
Bekki
Bicky
Beki
Bickie
Bikkie
Biki

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bucky

What does the name Bucky mean?

Bucky is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1931. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bucky in 2026?

In 2026, Bucky ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Bucky most popular?

Bucky reached its peak popularity in 1979, ranking #1,304 that year with 50 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Bucky most popular?

Bucky has historically been most popular in Georgia, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Bucky.

Is Bucky a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Bucky is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Bucky?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bucky include Lessie, Orel, Myrle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bucky

Bucky is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1931 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Bucky's peak popularity came in 1979 when it ranked #1,304. Use the chart and map above to compare Bucky's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.