Boy · #3,264 in 2026

Bunk

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

Current Rank

#3,264

Peak Rank

#971 (1884)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1884

First Year

1914

Last Year

1884

Peak Year

#971

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bunk

Bunk first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1884, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1884, when 5 Bunks were born — ranking #971 that year. As of 2026, Bunk ranks #3,264 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Bunks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Bunk

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

Bunc
Bunke
Bink
Benke
Behnke
Benq
Binc
Bank
Bonk
Banc
Banque
Banke

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bunk

What does the name Bunk mean?

Bunk is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1884. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bunk in 2026?

In 2026, Bunk ranks #3,264 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Bunk most popular?

Bunk reached its peak popularity in 1884, ranking #971 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Bunk a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Bunk?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bunk include Bowman, Gentry, Gunder. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bunk

Bunk is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1884 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Bunk's peak popularity came in 1884 when it ranked #971. Use the chart and map above to compare Bunk'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.